Overview
The Care Manager at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in coordinating and delivering direct patient care to an assigned caseload in the Home Health/Hospice department. They conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. As a manager of process, this role optimizes operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective management of processes.
Responsibilities
Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients.
Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs.
Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care.
Deliver highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need.
Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
Utilize community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit.
Maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage. Communicate with patient, family/caregiver and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice.
Provide information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames.
Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community.
Assist with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs.
Education of patient and caregiver regarding disease management and skilled care in the home environment.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required
Bachelor's Degree In Nursing. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
BCLS - Basic Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Work Experience
1-3 years. A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience. Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Attends & participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, and educational activities
Communicates with physicians and other health care team members to assure quality patient care
Participates in after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new and existing staff
Demonstrates initiative to obtain more than minimal expectation for continuing education
Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship with the patient, caregiver and medical community
Interacts daily with Home Health / Hospice staff, area physicians, vendors and auxiliary resource persons
Projects a positive image of NMMC Home Health / Hospice to patients, families, caregivers, and community
Supports the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. Occassionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occassionally
Balancing. Occassionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Benefits
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance