Overview
The RN Case Manager - Home Health is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality home health care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work. We demonstrate HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. We strive to make a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained team members demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.
Responsibilities
Care Management and Service Delivery - 70% Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities. Develops and implements a comprehensive care plan addressing current needs. For home health, identifies when patients need or qualify for additional services and notifies appropriate team member or team leader.
Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for home health.
Provides quality plan and symptom management for patient comfort.
Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs.
Assesses patient and caregiver needs and provides education when necessary.
Commitment to high quality customer service for internal and external customers.
Oversees the implementation of the patient’s plan of care. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on an ongoing basis.
Quality and Compliance Management - 30% Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.
Participates in quality improvement projects as needed.
Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third party payers.
Qualifications
All other duties as assigned.
Education
Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
Experience
One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing required.
Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Other Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
Working Conditions and Special Requirements
Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day
Standing - Up to 8 hours/day
Walking - Up to 6 hours/day
Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
Driving - Up to 6 hours/day
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled
On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies
Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day
Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional
May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I
Job Details
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Non-profit Organizations, Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities, and Hospitals and Health Care
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