RN Case Manager- Home Health

RN Case Manager- Home Health

Make the most of your clinical skills at an organization that has earned numerous awards for clinical excellence. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, our community-based healthcare network encompasses seven hospitals including a U.S. News & World Report Top 10 Hospital and two Magnet-designated hospitals multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we're a regional leader that inspires optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of joining and a regional healthcare leader, including supportive leadership, inter-professional teams, state-of-the-art technology innovative learning and training, and advancement potential. Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

• Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.
• Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.
• Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.
• Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question.
• Curiosity: Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

The Home Health and Hospice RN Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients as appropriate to service area. Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care. nursing care and provision of individualized care for patients. Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

This full-time position is with Home Health. Sign on bonus eligible. Mileage reimbursement. Company equipment.

The Home Health RN Case Manager:

• Interacts with patients, families, visitors, and all members of the health care team to develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care. Manages and oversees delivery of patient care such as and not limited too: Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures. Work involves application of advanced knowledge and skills of patient care. Duties are varied and complex. Accountable to resolve issues as determined by license. Handles routine issues, follows up to conclusion on matters, while referring only the most complex or higher level issues and problems to the Manager, Team Lead, or Supervisor. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with the ability to effectively prioritize and demonstrate multi-tasking skills. Impact of work affects CHCS and Carilion Clinic scorecard initiatives. Strong critical thinking skills are necessary and needed to interpret laws and regulations related to CHCS and Carilion Clinic. May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous and hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients. Work is performed in a patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills. Physical requirements include: lifting, prolonged periods of standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc. May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs. Some positions may be required to take call. May be required to travel in adverse weather. Care provided in a variety of home settings. Supports the Culture of Excellence and actively practices the Carilion Clinic Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles. Some positions may be required to take call.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse Program. Experience: None. Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal vehicle for making home visits. Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient's status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures. Work involves application of advanced knowledge and skills of patient care. Strong critical thinking skills are necessary and needed to interpret laws and regulations related to CHCS and Carilion Clinic. Work is performed in a patient care environment and is often fast paced, requiring use of prioritization skills. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.