RN Case Manager

About the role

The RN Case Manager position is available at Pathways Central Iowa, located at 7700 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA 50324. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Job Duties & Skills Required

• Performs assessments of participants to determine their individual needs and coordinates plan of care with care-giving resources.
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop plan of care for each participant.
• Attends IDT meetings.
• Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in meetings, communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Performs semi-annual, change of condition, and/or annual re-assessments of all Immanuel Pathways participants.
• Collaborates with PCP to coordinate medical care for participants including but not limited to follow-up on diagnostics, labs, outside appointments, and orders.
• Provides skilled supportive and restorative nursing care to participants as ordered, re-evaluating their plan of care and health status on an on-going basis.
• Provides health counseling to participants and their families on an individual or group basis as needed.
• Maintains participants’ medical record.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals and caregivers regarding provision of participant’s health care.
• Reviews participant’s records, charts, and information pertinent to participant care.

Key Areas

• Participant Care: Performs assessments, coordinates plan of care, attends IDT meetings, maintains regular attendance, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery, performs semi-annual, change of condition, and/or annual re-assessments, collaborates with PCP, provides skilled supportive and restorative nursing care, provides health counseling, maintains participants' medical record, collaborates with other health care professionals and caregivers.
• Staff Supervision: Performs orientation, initial and annual competencies for care staff, supervises performance of home care staff members, schedules LPN and Home Health Aide visits, provides direction and monitoring through nursing delegation, performs competency on appropriate Participant Center and In-Home staff, performs supervisory visits to Aides providing cares in the participant’s home.

Compliance

• Follows all Immanuel Pathways policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.
• Maintains safe working environment.
• Follows Immanuel Pathways Safety policies and procedures.
• Implements Exposure Control Plan.
• Complies with Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Uses proper lifting and push/pull techniques, uses gait belt assistance on participant transfers as needed.

Other

• Performs other duties as required or requested.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.

Skills & Requirements

• Education: Current Registered Nurses License, in the respective state in which he/she is employed, is required. Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience in a hospital, nursing home or community based setting; home health experience preferred. One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population required, or completion of job specific training related to working with the elderly population must be completed within the first six months of hire. One (1) year of supervisory experience, preferably in a geriatric care setting, is preferred.
• Other Requirements: Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and your own reliable vehicle. Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills i.e. Health Care Level Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); Automated External Defibrillator (AED); First Aide (FA).

Benefits

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel: HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) LIFE INSURANCE: Employer Paid Life Insurance TIME OFF: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year RETIREMENT: 401K with employer match WELLNESS: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front Plus many more benefits!