RN Case Manager, Home Healht

Sutter Health; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California seeks a Primary Care Clinician to join an interdisciplinary team. You will report to the Clinical Manager and guide RNs, LVNs, therapists, MSWs and other staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

RN license in CA is required with BLS; one year of direct patient care within five years is expected. This role is full-time, days, with rotating weekends, in-home and clinic settings and a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• RN license in California required or equivalent experience accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health-related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and home health regulations.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care within an interdisciplinary home health/hospice setting.
• Lead and guide RNs, LVNs, therapists, MSWs and other staff as assigned.
• Maintain licensure and certifications and meet core competencies.
• Meet productivity standards and manage time with rotating weekends.

Skills

Home health care knowledge

Clinical assessment skills

Leadership & negotiation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Budget & financial reporting

Infection control & compliance

Independent clinical judgment

Care planning & implementation

Education

RN - Registered Nurse (CA)

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health field (preferred)

Driver's license

Auto insurance

BLS Certification

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Position Overview:

The Primary Care Clinician reports directly to the Clinical Manager as do the other members of the interdisciplinary team. The Primary Care Clinician may give functional guidance to Team RNs, LVNs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, MSWs, RDs and HHAs.

Additional Requirements:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• Other: RN graduate from an accredited curriculum.

• Bachelor's: Nursing or health related field preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

• DL-Valid Drivers License

• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• 1 One year of professional experience in an acute or similar setting required.

• 1 One year of experience in a home health and/or hospice position preferred.

• 5 Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough understanding of home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP home health and/or hospice accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports.
• Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.
• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy and creativity.
• Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner.
• Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care.
• Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• With appropriate training, demonstrates an ability to competently work with the computerized documentation tools and systems of the organization.
• Access to a reliable automobile.
• Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home’s strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter VNA & Hospice core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $73.11 to $98.24 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.