Home Health & Hospice RN Case Manager (Healthcare)
JOB SUMMARY: Work independently with groups of home health & hospice clients to provide initial and on-going assessment of the clients skilled needs. Implement individual plans of care and make referrals to others disciplines and/or revise the plan as necessary. Provide ongoing consultation and education for patient/ family member regarding all aspects of care. Communicate and collaborate with family /caregivers and other professionals involved in the care of the client. Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the clients needs, including initiating the plan of care and revising as necessary Provide skilled nursing care services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including intravenous fluids and medications, urinary catheterization, complex wound care and hospice care. Counsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures Prepare clinical and progress notes Coordinate services involved in clients care Make referrals to other services as needed Inform the physician and other staff of changes in the clients needs Evaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accurately Supervise LPN/LVNs and Home Health Aides providing services Assign home health aides to a specific patient Participate in in-service programs Plan for the discharge from service Comply with agency policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety EQUIPMENT: Must have experience with all types of office equipment, i.e. copier, fax, multi-line phone system PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and relief of an obstructed airway; climb at least 2 flights of stairs and be able to stand and/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia Current CPR certification for healthcare provider Basic computer skills Must possess good verbal and written communication skills Valid Drivers License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providers Proof of motor vehicle insurance JOB DESCRIPTION Page 2 of 2 Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Two years of nursing experience, preferably in Hospice or Home Health