Care Manager

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 72,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Care Manager to coordinate and deliver direct patient care for an assigned caseload in the Home Health/Hospice department. You will conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

As a manager of process, this role optimizes operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective management of

Qualifications

Proficient in assessing patient needs and developing care plans.
Familiar with CMS guidelines and agency documentation requirements.
Ability to educate patients and caregivers on disease management.

Responsibilities

Care for an assigned caseload in Home Health/Hospice.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of care and visits.
Collaborate with the health care team to optimize outcomes.
Coordinate with community resources and support staff.

Skills

Care coordination

Assessment skills

Documentation accuracy

Team communication

On-call availability

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 15007420 Tupelo Home Health Care

Work Shift: Visiting nurse for Pontotoc/Union counties fleet car

Job Description:

The Care Manager at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in coordinating and delivering direct patient care to an assigned caseload in the Home Health/Hospice department. They conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes. As a manager of process, this role optimizes operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective management of processes.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Nursing Care:

Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients.
Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs.
Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care.
Deliver highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need.
Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities include: utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit.
Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage.

Communication:

Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice.
Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames.

Education:

Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community.
Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs.
Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Attends & participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, and educational activities
Communicates with physicians and other health care team members to assure quality patient care
Participates in after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new and existing staff
Demonstrates initiative to obtain more than minimal expectation for continuing education
Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship with the patient, caregiver and medical community
Interacts daily with Home Health / Hospice staff, area physicians, vendors and auxiliary resource persons
Projects a positive image of NMMC Home Health / Hospice to patients, families, caregivers, and community
Supports the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine

Physical Demands