RN Case Manager

Job Title

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

We are a leading provider of home health and personal care services in the Youngstown, OH area. Our mission is to provide exceptional home health and personal care services to patients who need our help the most. We are seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team and help our patients live happier and healthier lives…in their homes.

Responsibilities

· Work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, social workers, and caregivers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care to our patients.

· Assess, plan, direct and evaluate each patient's care plan to ensure it meets the patient's needs.

· Manage emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.

· Complete medication administration and treatment needs for all patients assigned.

· Provide nursing care in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.

· Prepare and maintain accurate and complete clinical and progress notes on a timely basis

· Provides supervision and oversight to patient care.

· Utilize the Electronic Visit Verification system.

· Prepares physician orders as applicable.

· Participates in continued education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings as scheduled.

· Performs nursing assessments (initial and ongoing).

· Maintains excellent assessment skills and clinical knowledge and expertise.

· Notifies the physician and branch management of significant changes in patient status and obtains changes in orders as necessary.

· Assumes responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.

· Participates in branch on-call rotation as assigned.

· Follow organizational policies and procedures regarding infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and use of protective devices as evidenced by documentation.

· Performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

o Nursing supervisory/leadership experience preferred

o Six months' experience in home care preferred.

o Active RN state license

o Valid drivers' license

o Current CPR certification

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients' needs.

Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.

Able to work independently.

Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.

Understands the concepts of home health and the role of the RN as a member of a full discipline health care team.

*Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employment status

Home Care with Heart is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.