Registered Nurse, Case Manager Oswego

Position: Registered Nurse, Case Manager Oswego County
NOW HIRING WITH NEW COMPENSATION RATES!

* THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (restrictions may apply)
* The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible for providing direct patient care, coordination of overall home care services and documentation of care for agency clients in accordance with Quality Standards and under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor. This role will primarily support Oswego County. We have a fleet vehicle program available that supports this clinical role.

Home visits are conducted Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, with one weekend per month required. There is No On-call required.

Performance Responsibilities and Standards:

* Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services including (but not limited to): case managing of client caseloads, developing a plan of care based on client assessment and OASIS evaluation, developing a plan of care using the 'interdisciplinary' approach, and ensuring that all documentation meets quality standards.

* Completes all OASIS evaluations, documentation reflects nursing care and interactions, documentation is clear and concise and documentation is completed in a timely manner (meets organizational standards).

* Responsible for coordination of LPNs; provide guidance and education involving client care to LPNs, work in conjunction with direct supervisor (Clinical Supervisor) and Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to efficiently manage patients u sing a team approach while appropriately utilizing LPNs.

* Responsible for supervision/oversight of paraprofessional staff relevant to patient care; supervise home health aides in performing designated tasks related to patient care and per the care plan, and communicate appropriate information to home health aide department.

* Comply with all Nascentia Health policies & procedures and quality initiatives; maintain patient/employee confidentiality at all times, demonstrating knowledge and use of infection control, federal/state/local government rules and regulations and compliance to all agency policies/procedures.

* Must adhere and be knowledgeable of all organizational quality improvement standards.

* Maintain and update clinical knowledge on an on-going basis.

Job Qualifications:

* Current New York State registered professional nurse license (degree must be from an accredited school of nursing). BSN a plus.

* Current and valid driver's license and auto insurance, and a vehicle which can be used for work (we do have a Fleet Program for field clinicians).

* Self-directed and organized with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

* Previous home care/case management experience a plus.

* Experience with Hospice, End of Life, and/or Palliative Care preferred.

* Proficient computer skills (including knowledge of electronic medical records software) with ability to learn new software.

* Exceptional oral, written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to sit or stand at a desk 90% of the day

* Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity (including but not limited to):
Pushing/pulling on average 50 lbs with a max of 150 lbs; lifting/carrying on average 25 lbs with a max of 40 lbs; patient transfers, extensive bending, standing, kneeling, walking in various weather conditions and ability to go up and down stairs.

* Ability to drive in ALL weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, wind).

* Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written or verbal communication

* Ability to use telephone and communicate over the phone

* Frequently uses a laptop computer to enter orders and obtain product information

* Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III - Employee who rarely has contact with blood and body fluids

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $75,250- $87,138.92/annually] with:

* $15,000 sign-on bonus (restrictions may apply)

* Retention Bonuses

* Internal Mentoring Program

* 401K with generous Employer match

* On-Site Gym (free for all employees)

* Excellent work/life balance (no rotating shifts, only 2 required holidays per year on a rotating schedule)

* Medical, Dental, Vision…