RN Case Manager

The Registered Nurse Case Manager's primary purpose is to provide nursing care to acute and chronically ill clients of all ages in their homes utilizing nursing principles.

On-Call Rotation (every 9-10 weeks)

• Assume full responsibility for a client from admission to discharge as a Case Manager.
• Identify differences in skilled nursing as defined by third party payers and professional nursing practices.
• Ensure coordination of visits after hours and on weekends and for overflow visits during the week.
• Develop and modify the plan of care in coordination with the physician and client.
• Coordination of ancillary services (i.e. therapies, home care aides).
• Complete all required documentation according to nursing standards of practice, agency policies and reimbursement requirements by third party payers.
• Assist in the implementation of quality assurance and safety procedures.
• Interpret home care policies and procedures to personnel, clients and family members as necessary.
• Review home care policies, procedures, manuals, and job descriptions on a regular basis.
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and clients.
• Make written and oral reports concerning observations and recommendations to the Supervisor concerning home care aide functioning.
• Responsible for appropriate delegation of assigned tasks to home care aides, companions and licensed nurses.
• Other functions as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by your supervisor.
• Must have the ability to work well with others as a team.