Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

ashealthnet; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Home Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to lead patient assessments, care plans and coordination across disciplines in the home care setting.

The RN will educate patients and families, ensure documentation compliance, and maintain up-to-date nursing practices in line with state regulations. Field visits and on-call may be required in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care setting; home care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Calm, patient, compassionate, and able to prioritize.
• Detail-oriented with nursing judgment.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care from start to finish of episode.
• Update doctor orders in patient chart.
• Notify doctor of significant changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary care as applicable.
• Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by physician.
• Perform assessments and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Team player

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Kettering Home Care

Schedule: Monday Through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM. On Call and Holidays per rotation. Territory: Piqua, Sidney, Tipp City, Troy, Vandalia, Catawba, Urbana, Casstown, Donnelsville, Enon, Medway, New Carlisle, Springfield areas

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) assumes ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. The RNCM provides case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The RN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the overall care of the patient from beginning to end of episode
• Updates all doctor orders in patient chart accordingly
• Notifies doctor of any significant changes of the patient's condition
• Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by nurse aides and LPNs
• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
• Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients' needs
• Communicates with the LPNs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Maintains active RN license
• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Fulfills RN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Knowledge

• Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
• Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
• Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%

Physical

• Walking - Frequently 34%-66%
• Bending - Occasionally 2%-33%
• Standing - Occasionally 2%-33%
• Sitting - Frequently 34%-66%
• Driving - Frequently 34%-66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Occasionally 2%-33%
• Stretching/