RN Case Manager

Skills/Qualifications

• Graduate of RN Nursing Program approved by State Board of Nursing
• Current RN licensure in Minnesota
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other health professionals
• Capable of working closely with other departments within Colonial Manor
• Ability to communicate effectively with family members of residents
• Strong communication, time management, and prioritizing skills
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding Long Term Care
• Knowledge of insurance or ability to learn the variety of insurances used in Long Term Care
• Teaching skills and willingness to teach and promote education
• Keeps up to date on new developments in geriatrics and gerontological nursing through continuing education and readings
• Self-driven and detail-oriented to complete daily tasks

Tasks Performed

• Directs and provides professional nursing care
• Does performance appraisals of Nursing Staff
• Assists with developing and maintaining resident care plans
• Participates in Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Resident Care, Nursing Services, Policy/Procedure, Admissions/Discharge, and other responsibilities as assigned
• Helps to develop and implement care plans
• Assures that nursing personnel caring for residents under her/his case management are following the resident’s care plan
• Does teaching of staff of correct procedures
• Collaborates with Charge Nurse daily
• Affirms the team concept of providing care through the various disciplines
• Collaborates with Director of Nursing and Administrator on resident incidents
• In absences, may have to fill in as Charge Nurse, CNA, TMA to meet resident needs
• Review/Change/Implement new policies and procedures
• Assists with Quality Assurance, QAPI, GDR Review, and Falls Program/Meetings
• Responsible for initiating nursing staff discipline and/or education
• Participates in education plans for nursing services
• Collaborate with Director of Nursing to evaluate staff performance
• Motivates staff to provide quality care for the residents
• Provides input to Director of Nursing concerning supplies, equipment, and may order supplies as needed or as requested by Director of Nursing
• Ensures state and federal guidelines are being met within the facility
• Assists with weekly and intermittent lab draws
• Thoroughly review pharmacy consult reports
• Aids in the completion of resident assessments and implementation of interventions
• (IE: MDS required assessments; change of condition, etc.)
• Collaborates with facility’s infection Preventionist and Director of Nursing to monitor, evaluate, revise, and collect and interpret data for the facility’s Infection Control Program
• Aids in monthly diabetic fingernail and toenail care and podiatry rounds when needed
• Destroys narcotic medications with pharmacy consultant monthly
• Aids in expired/unused medication destruction at the facility
• Aids with Minnesota Department of Health surveys
• Aids with regulatory surveys that visit Colonial Manor
• Participates in the plan of corrections, education and training as it relates to survey results
• Aware of good customer service and demonstrates its use
• Uses quality management skills and leadership skills to fulfill the mission of Colonial Manor
• Communicates all pertinent information regarding resident care to other departments as each resident’s health status/condition changes
• Attends and participates in all required scheduled training, orientations, and education
• Performs other related duties as assigned by DON, Administrator or another leader
• Admits
• Facilitate admission from beginning to end
• Assure that the resident room is ready, obtain any equipment as needed
• Fax physician for admission orders, standing orders, Medicare certification, and any changes
• Input resident information and orders into EMR and resident chart
• Discharge
• Participate in discharge planning meetings
• Facilitate discharge from beginning to end
• Request discharge orders from appropriate physician
• Prepare and review discharge instructions with resident/representative, including list of current medications and any orders
• Order resident discharge medications from pharmacy of choice
• Order any medical supplies requested by resident from medical supply store of resident choice
• Other Responsibilities
• Exhibit and maintain professional character through positive attitude, motivation, responsibility, and accountability
• Display a consistent interest and enthusiasm for work and conduct self in a professional manner
• Promote an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift
• Promote good public relations
• Maintain a responsive and professional manner in dealing with requests, complaints, and problems
• Uses extra time reading educational materials and departmental upkeep
• Act as resident and family advocate
• Be accountable for your own feelings and actions
• Arrive promptly for work
• Is not habitually late or absent
• Give adequate notice to the appropriate person when absence is necessary and follow guidelines for use of personal leave time
• Physical Requirements
• Lift, push, pull and carry a minimum weight of approximately 40 lbs
• Be able to move intermittently throughout the day
• Tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals
• Eye-hand coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp
• Visual ability to use a computer keyboard, and operate equipment
• Absorb frequent interruptions-telephone, staff, and emergencies
• Work well beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• Be responsive and available to team
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuations, post-disaster, etc.)
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses; COVID