RN Case Manager
Company: The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:
Job Title: Home Care RN Case Manager
Position Type: Exempt
Reports to: Clinical Practice Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY
Provides, coordinates, and directs the provision of home health
nursing services and case management processes according to the
assigned patient's individualized plan of care based on agency
policies and procedures, through the competent application of
nursing process. Case management services include monitoring
patient care to ensure progress toward desired outcome, addressing
patient and family needs. This position requires medications setup
and oversight of medication reminders. It also takes into
consideration levels of care using our Household Model.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Performs patient comprehensive assessments and implement an
individualized patient plan of care per
physician orders that ensure quality and achieves desired outcomes
and goals.
- Provides clinical episode management according to the
organizational processes including oversight of patient's
individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed
necessary by patient's status or physician's ordered care.
- Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally
recognized standards of practice to deliver high quality care and
achieve excellent patient specific outcomes.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the
patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing
so.
- Promotes and maintains patient health and independence through
teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting
patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning and
goals of care.
- Supervises caseload including Home Care Aides.
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of
care, according to regulatory requirements, SOC/Admissions,
Re-certifications, medication management, nurse visits, physician
orders, care coordination etc.
- On- Call after hours for notifications only of changes or
incidentals.
- Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional
standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and
local requirements.
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests;
exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Assists the resident in making doctor's appointments.
- Attends bi-weekly Transitions meetings, Care Plan meetings.
- Participate in trainings of CNA's.
- Conduct CNA Annual Skills Check off.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by
Manager.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered
Nurse (BSN preferred).
- One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
(RN).
- Demonstrates knowledge of Home Care Federal/State rules and
regulations.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Should have a reliable source of transportation.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American
Heart Association.
- Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer,
such as, usernames, password concepts, internet, email, navigation
of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and
windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English,
communicate effectively with - Members/Clients, family and
staff.
- Ability to accurately document clinical information.
- Excellent assessment skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Listening, manual dexterity, sitting, speaking, standing, walking,
lifts up to 25lbs. I have read this job content and understand the
information contained within the job description. I further
understand that this job description is not intended to be or
should be construed as an exhaustive list of all the
responsibilities, skills, efforts or physical requirements/working
conditions associated with this job. I may be required to perform
additional duties as necessary to meet the standards and quality of
care. This company is an equal opportunity
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