Home Health RN Field Case Manager PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, day one for full‑tme

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off from day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a skilled Home Health Case Manager RN to deliver comprehensive nursing care per the client’s plan of care. You will perform health and psycho-social evaluations, monitor conditions, promote health, coordinate services, and provide direct nursing care and education.

The role requires 2 years of RN experience with adult IV exposure and Texas RN licensure. Prefer BSN and home health experience, with on-call responsibilities and CQI participation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• 2 years RN experience with one (1) year experience with adult IV expertise required.
• RN LICENSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or BNE Compact State). Upon Hire
• DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance. Upon Hire
• BLS BASIC LIFE SUPPORT accredited course by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire
• Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred
• Other RN experience including high tech and home health expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments.
• Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care and identifies discharge planning needs.
• Consults with other disciplines as required.
• Adjusts nursing care processes as necessary.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment, including med profile, care plan, communication notes, etc.
• Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs.
• Prepares, administers, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system (ie. peripheral IV start, implant cath, broviac, etc.).
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Performs phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection and point of care testing.
• Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
• Provides supervisory visits for Home Health Aides and LVNs as required by state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN Home Health

IV Therapy

OASIS Assessments

Phlebotomy

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

CQI Participation

Education

BSN

Graduated from accredited nursing program

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Case Manager for Home Health provides nursing care in accordance with the client's plan of care, and includes comprehensive health and psycho-social evaluation, monitoring of client's condition, health promotion and prevention, coordination of services, teaching and training activities and provision of direct nursing care and other duties as deemed necessary.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay


• Paid Time Off, available day one


• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• Paid Parental Leave Benefit


• Wellness programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Experience

2 years RN experience with one (1) year experience with adult IV expertise required.

Licenses and Certifications

• (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or BNE Compact State). Upon Hire


• (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance. Upon Hire


• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT accredited course by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Preferred Experience

Other RN experience including high tech and home health expertise preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments.


• Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.


• Evaluates outcomes of patient care and identifies discharge planning needs.


• Consults with other disciplines as required.


• Adjusts nursing care processes as necessary.


• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment, including med profile, care plan, communication notes, etc.


• Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs.


• Prepares, administers, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system (ie. peripheral IV start, implant cath, broviac, etc.).


• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.


• Performs phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection and point of care testing.


• Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines.


• Maintains safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards.


• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.


• Provides supervisory visits for Home Health Aides and LVNs as required by state and federal regulations.


• Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines.


• Maintains safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards.


• Basic computer skills and knowledge; prefer knowledge of InterQual and TMF care criteria.


• Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes, exposure to disease, move and position patients, bending or reaching, driving a vehicle, more than average exposure to variable weather and road conditions, walking, annual physical examination, lifting over 50 pounds, available to work all shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Bending/Leaning Over


• Lifting


• Pulling


• Pushing


• Standing


• Stooping


• Walking

Working Conditions

• Atmospheric Conditions


• In a Vehicle


• May be exposed to body