Overview VNA Health is looking for compassionate Registered Nurse Case Managers (RN CM) to join our Home Health care team. The RN CM plans, organizes and directs home care services.
Responsibilities
Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient on their caseload to include: appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continued skilled need; monitoring of homebound status; review of documentation in the medical record; maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Admits to appropriate level of service/care
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations pertaining to the delivery of home health services
Qualifications Current and active California RN license
Bachelors degree, preferred
Minimum one year acute care experience required
One year recent home health experience preferred
Current CPR certification
Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides/LVNs
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to push/pull 50 lbs
Ability to stoop, bend, and squat
Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
Ability to walk one mile
Ability to sit for one hour, minimum
Visual and audio acuity
Apply Apply today to be considered for our RN Case Manager role or email recruiter@vna.health with your resume.
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