RN, Case Manager

Desert Oasis Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Oasis Healthcare seeks an RN Case Manager to lead the interdisciplinary plan of care for patients and families in a hospice/home health setting. You will coordinate care with social workers, chaplains, home health aides and physicians, ensuring timely documentation and communication across the team.

The role requires California RN licensure, 1 year of nursing experience (hospice/home health preferred) and BLS within 60 days. A valid CA driver's license and auto insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license.
• 1 year of professional nursing experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Knowledge of primary medical and nursing care principles.
• Effective communication across all organization levels and patients.
• Ability to work independently; strong critical thinking and judgment.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient and family care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Responds with necessary information to Team Manager.
• Monitors the re-certification process.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as indicated.
• Documentation is complete, accurate and timely.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

ASN/BSN or Diploma

Job description

Description

The RN Case Manager is the member of the interdisciplinary team who is the pivotal person in identifying the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family. The RN Case Manager initiates appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family upon admission and provides a continuously appropriate, comprehensive and responsive plan of care.

Professional Duties

• Coordinates the patients and families care and services including those of the team, social worker, chaplain, home health aide, volunteer and physician.
• Responds necessary information to the Team Manager.
• Monitors the re-certification process.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as indicated.
• Documentation is complete, accurate and timely.
• Ensures and documents appropriate use of the medications, durable medical equipment and supplies.
• Educates patients, families and other caregivers.
• Provides skilled nursing as determined by the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Updates care plan regularly and integrates plan of care with any new changes in patient condition.
• Appropriately utilizes the skills and resources of contract personnel such as PT, OT, Dietary, Speech and Pharmacy.
• Performs on site evaluations of Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) and volunteers.
• Participates in the on-call rotation, weekends and holiday schedules if situation arises.
• Integrates Quality Improvement results into the established plan of care.
• Participates in the orientation of new team members and / or act as a preceptor to nursing students as assigned by the Team Manager.
• Attends regularly scheduled in-services and educational conferences.
• Reconcile medication with each change of level of care and update the electronic health record and Hospice pharmacy.
• RN Case Manager case load will consist of a 12:1 ratio
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Be accountable for your work
• Speak positively about your work, co-workers and Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care
• See the positive in situations and in others
• Avoid gossip and negativity
• Inform patients and co-workers of how and when to contact you under normal circumstances (phone number, email, a help line, Immediate Care, etc.) or when unforeseen issues arise

Qualifications

• Current California RN License
• 1 year experience as a professional nurse, with Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), BSN may substitute for 1 year of work experience. Previous experience in hospice or home health, preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, providers, and others.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgement to problem solve.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid Californias Drivers license and proof of auto insurance.

Physical Demands

Type Description
Sitting
Approximately 60% of day
Standing
Approximately 20% of day
Walking
Approximately 20% of day
Lifting
0 - 40 lbs - approximately 20% of day
Bending
Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling < 20%.
Hearing/Visual Acuity
Adequate for use with computers, cell phone and tablets - Approx 50% of day
Computer
Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work = 4 hours / day using keyboard, mouse, monitor and tablet.
Reaching
Above head 75 degrees - approximately 25%.
Hand grip dexterity
Approximately 40% of day