Home Care - Rn Case Manager

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

Never
Occasional
10-33%
Frequent
34-65%
Continuous
66% of the day
Remarks
Lifting
0-10 lbs
x10-20 lbs
x20-35 lbs
x35-50 lbs
x50-75 lbs
x75-100 lbs
xover 100 lbs
xForward
Reaching
xOverhead
Reaching
xStanding
xWalking
xSitting
xClimbing
xStairs/Ladder
xBending
Stooping
xPushing
Pulling
0-10 lbs
x10-20 lbs
x20-35 lbs
x35-50 lbs
x50-100 lbs
xover 100 lbs
xGrasping/repetitive
sustained
Fine motor
coordination
xVision:
Near/Far
xHearing: ordinary
converstation/other

• One year nursing experience preferred; home health experience desirable.

• 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…