Manager, Patient Care HomeCare

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description
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Job Summary

Responsible for demonstrating expertise in skilled clinical nursing to coordinate comprehensive care for homebound patients. Oversees the delivery of patient-centered care to ensure quality and continuity. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Monitors patient progress and adjusts care strategies as needed. Ensures compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Manages and coordinates the referral and intake process for patient care assignments.

• Collaborates with Intake LPN to assign case managers and requested disciplines.

• Communicates referral and intake activity to relevant staff and maintains intake log in the EMR.

• Coordinates patient care and makes staff assignments, including float and PRN nursing staff.

• Takes administrative calls and coordinates therapy assignments for new referrals.

• Performs office nursing duties, including taking MD orders and tracking SOC and F2F returns.

• Assists with orientation, training, and competency evaluation of nursing staff.

• Provides day-to-day nursing supervision, serves as an expert resource, and supports staff development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, social work, or a related field

Experience Requirement

4-5 years of relevant/progressive experience in clinical experience, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:
1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

L. Loud noises:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation:
1. Never

P. Burns:
1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
1. Never

T. Combative/violent people:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and intermittent exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Additional Job Description s

N/A

Department
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Hospice

Shift
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Days (United States of America)

Time Type:
Full time

Address
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201 Lyons Ave.

City, State
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Morehead, Kentucky