RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking an experienced RN for patient management and care in East Palo Alto. This role includes coordination of care services, ensuring compliance with standards, and effective communication with patients and teams. The position requires a California RN license and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Rotating weekends

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse of California.
• 2 years recent relevant experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall care for assigned patients.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans.
• Direct patient care services in accordance with standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Effective communication

Problem solving

Knowledge of palliative care

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Primary coverage area will be Mountain View, Palo Alto and surrounding.

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
• Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
• Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
• Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
• Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
• Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
• Objectively and effectively solves 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.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $71.69 to $95.33 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.