Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Plan of Care: Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.
• Supervision: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
• Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings

Hard & Soft Skills

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment
• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Capable of all physical demands