RN Case Manager Home Health Registered Nurse

Summary Of Essential Functions

• Administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence.
• Performs in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Participates in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Contributes to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients.
• Participates in the development and revision of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Supervises care of Licensed Vocational Nurse and Home Health Aide.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Two (2) years’ experience, home health preferred
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• Current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
• On call at least once per month
• 100% travel may be required

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes
• Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations
• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials