RN Case Manager

Location: Richmond

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will work independently with groups of clients to provide initial and on-going assessment of the client's skilled needs. Implement individual plans of care and make referrals to others disciplines and/or revise the plan as necessary. Provide ongoing consultation and education for patient/family member regarding all aspects of care. Communicate and collaborate with family /caregivers and other professionals involved in the care of the client.

Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health & Hospice Aides.

Shift Details:

Full-Time, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday through Friday) (Leadership; On-call Rotation)

MAJOR

ACCOUNTABILITIES /ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

* Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including initiating the plan of care and revising as necessary

* Provide skilled nursing care services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including intravenous fluids and medications, urinary catheterization, and complex wound

* Counsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs

* Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures

* Prepare clinical and progress notes

* Coordinate services involved in client's care

* Make referrals to other services as needed

* Inform the physician and other staff of changes in the client's needs

* Evaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accurately

* Supervise LPN/LVNs and Home Health & Hospice Aides providing services

* Assign home health & hospice aides to a specific patient

* Participate in in-service programs

* Plan for the discharge from service

* Comply with agency policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway; climb at least 2 flights of stairs and be able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

* Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia

* Current CPR certification for healthcare provider

* Basic computer skills

* Must possess good verbal and written communication skills

* Valid Driver's License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization

* Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers

* Proof of motor vehicle insurance

REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

* Two years of nursing experience, preferably in Hospice or Home Health

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL

COMPETENCIES:

* High standard of Displays actions consistent with statements. Truthful; elicits trust and respect. Approachable and open to constructive feedback.

* Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation; inspires team to meet challenges & implement Works cooperatively with others; success in building alliances within and among work units to achieve goals and objectives.

* Discover and meet wants and needs of customers through a commitment to service

* Sound judgment to make decisions promptly based on analysis of situations when dealing with challenges and/or with adverse conditions and to communicate them with clarity, purpose and commitment.