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 20-25 patients) 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

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