Home Care - Rn Case Manager

Position: HOME CARE - RN CASE MANAGER

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NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient's/resident's needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS - colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE
:
To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never

Occasional
10-33%

Frequent
34-65%

Continuous
66% of the day

Remarks

Lifting

0-10 lbs

x

10-20 lbs

x

20-35 lbs

x

35-50 lbs

x

50-75 lbs

x

75-100 lbs

x

over 100 lbs

x

Forward
Reaching

x

Overhead
Reaching

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Sitting

x

Climbing

x

Stairs/Ladder

x

Bending
Stooping

x

Pushing
Pulling

0-10 lbs

x

10-20 lbs

x

20-35 lbs

x

35-50 lbs

x

50-100 lbs

x

over 100 lbs

x

Grasping/repetitive
sustained

Fine motor
coordination

x

Vision:
Near/Far

x

Hearing: ordinary
converstation/other

x

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY - I

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

Qualifications

• One year nursing experience preferred; home health experience desirable

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Responsible for the continuous review of the care of every patient on his/her caseload (average 20-25patients) to include: appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continues skilled need and homebound status as required by the payer, review of documentation in the medical record, maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
• Completes initial and comprehensive assessments of patients to determine home health care needs
• Determines appropriateness for home health and obtains orders for care and referrals for services as needed.
• Accurately complete all assessments, including OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with defined parameters
• Uses assessment data to develop the plan of care, including actual and potential problems
• Establishes long and short term goals based on nursing assessments and incorporates, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions into the plan of care.
• Includes the patient/family/caregivers in the planning process, goal development and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with provider orders and the plan of care
• Provides education and counseling to the patient/family/caregivers in meeting patient care needs and to meet established goals

• Documents all observations, interventions, significant…