Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

About the Role

We provide in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers who are suffering from chronic and terminal illnesses due to exposure to toxic substances while working for the Government. Our RN-Case Managers conduct in-home nursing visits, typically lasting 1-2 hours per visit. Benefit from one-on-one patient relationships and the satisfaction of enhancing clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. You create your own schedule, allowing time for personal activities such as attending school, traveling, volunteering, or spending time with family and friends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and case management of assigned clients.
• Conduct physical assessments including vitals, ensure home safety with medical equipment and supplies, and fill weekly medication planners.
• Oversee skilled and non-skilled caregivers providing care in the client's home.
• Assist and collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues and/or improve services.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care provided.
• Participate, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
• Serve as a local on-site clinical resource and provide support to ensure client’s home care needs are met.
• Assist and collaborate with staffing coordinators regarding the appropriateness of staffing and scheduling of personnel within scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and complexity of home care.
• Adhere to nursing delegation guidelines as described in Agency Scope of Practice policy.
• Ensure adherence to Agency policies.
• Perform other functions as requested by the regional director, including:
  • Participate in interviewing, selection, and ongoing evaluation of clinical personnel.
  • Personnel training, education, and competency validation.
  • Review and evaluate clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Participate in all Agency performance improvement initiatives, including quarterly medical record review.
  • Collect, document, and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints and grievances, and performance improvement activities.
  • Perform and document supervisory visits to facilitate problem resolution.
  • Review nurse shift reports for adherence to policy and opportunities for performance improvement.
  • Ensure home chart completeness and timeliness of staffing cases post referral.
  • Track equipment.
  • Assist with marketing activities such as visiting with clients or physicians to discuss Agency programs.
• The senior case manager, or similarly qualified alternate, shall be available at all times during operating hours and participate in all activities relevant to the professional services furnished, including the development of qualifications and the assignment of personnel.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved school of professional registered nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience including one (1) year in home care or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of supervisory and/or case management experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Benefits

Pay

Standard rate: $42.00 hourly plus shift differentials, where applicable.

Schedule

Create your own schedule with weekly visits typically lasting 1-2 hours per visit. Includes 100% of hourly wage paid for drive time and weekly pay.