RN Case Manager
Company: The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionJob Title: Home Care RN Case ManagerPosition Type:
ExemptReports to: Clinical Practice ManagerGeneral SummaryProvides,
coordinates, and directs the provision of home health nursing
services and case management processes according to the assigned
patient's individualized plan of care based on agency policies and
procedures, through the competent application of nursing process.
Case management services include monitoring patient care to ensure
progress toward desired outcome, addressing patient and family
needs. This position requires medications setup and oversight of
medication reminders. It also takes into consideration levels of
care using our Household Model.Principle Duties
- Performs patient comprehensive assessments and implement an
individualized patient plan of care perphysician orders that ensure
quality and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
- Provides clinical episode management according to the
organizational processes including oversight of patient's
individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed
necessary by patient's status or physician's ordered care.
- Utilizes a combination of agency resources and nationally
recognized standards of practice to deliver high quality care and
achieve excellent patient specific outcomes.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the
patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing
so.
- Promotes and maintains patient health and independence through
teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting
patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Advocates and ensures patient participation in care planning
and goals of care.
- Supervises caseload including Home Care Aides.
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of
care, according to regulatory requirements, SOC/Admissions,
Re-certifications, medication management, nurse visits, physician
orders, care coordination etc.
- On- Call after hours for notifications only of changes or
incidentals.
- Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional
standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and
local requirements.
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests;exploring opportunities to
add value to job accomplishments.
- Assists the resident in making doctor's appointments.
- Attends bi-weekly Transitions meetings, Care Plan
meetings.
- Participate in trainings of CNA's.
- Conduct CNA Annual Skills Check off.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned
by Manager.Required Qualifications
- Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered
Nurse (BSN preferred).
- One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
(RN).
- Demonstrates knowledge of Home Care Federal/State rules and
regulations.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Should have a reliable source of transportation.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American
Heart Association.
- Must be familiar with general use and functions of the
computer, such as, usernames, password concepts, internet, email,
navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using
files, and windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool
bars.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English,
communicate effectively with - Members/Clients, family and
staff.
- Ability to accurately document clinical information.
- Excellent assessment skills.Physical Requirements/Working
ConditionsListening, manual dexterity, sitting, speaking, standing,
walking, lifts up to 25lbs. I have read this job content and
understand the information contained within the job description. I
further understand that this job description is not intended to be
or should be construed as an exhaustive list of all the
responsibilities, skills, efforts or physical requirements/working
conditions associated with this job. I may be required to perform
additional duties as necessary to meet the standards and quality of
care. This company is an equal opportunity
employer.PIa18a537fc961-25660-35484041
Keywords: The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place, Johns Creek , RN Case Manager, Executive , Atlanta, Georgia
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