Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Cleveland is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our amazing Home Health team. The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients in various home settings. This is a vital and rewarding role that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Come join our incredible organization here at Advanced Health Care and take your career to the next level.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing who is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state in which practicing.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or practice. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Home care experience preferred.
- Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team.
- Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of home health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Nursing Services are provided by a qualified RN in accordance with: the state’s Nurse Practice Act; facility policies and procedures; Medicare guidelines.
- Reviews client referral information and responds to request and inquiries as appropriate.
- Collaborates with clinical supervisor regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for home care services.
- Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data within twenty-four (24) hours of referral, unless other arrangements are made.
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designed forms and submit per Agency guidelines within twenty-four (24) hours.
- Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per Agency policy and standard guidelines.
- Performs initial ongoing client assessments based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services.
- Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home.
- Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapist, social services, pastoral care, and supportive services), client, and families in developing a comprehensive, coordinated plan for care.
- Directs, plans, and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in home care situations.
- Identifies and assesses overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
- Makes decisions and/or recommendations reflecting consideration of immediate and long-range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services).
- Confers with the clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
- Provides on-call support for clients per schedule.
- Communicates with other disciplines/departments when required.
- Works with a team of RNs, LPNs, Therapists, Social Services, and Home Health Aides to provide effective and quality home care services.
- Promotes personal safety and safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates safe and competent practice in the use of equipment.
- Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires a full range of body motion including the handling and lifting of patients. Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination required. Occasionally will lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or greater. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Involves exposure to communicable diseases. Requires a current driver’s license and the ability to drive and access a patient’s home.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work is performed in providing patient care services in the patients’ home. Exposure to communicable diseases is common.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Care plans: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Cleveland, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road