Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager I- Palliative Home Care

SUMMARY

The RN Case Manager is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care to a set of assigned patients at a specific point in time. This involves the assessment of patient and family needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate Plan of Care, making changes in response to changing patient needs. The RN Case Manager identifies appropriate interdisciplinary services needed, coordinates those services and supervises Private Duty Nurses (PDN) as applicable. 

STATUS: Full-Time           

LOCATION: Rochester Regional Health Home Care - Newark      

DEPARTMENT: HHC CHHA PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

ATTRIBUTES

• 1 year of nursing experienced preferred.
• Prior home health, clinical and direct patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstration of solid interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must be able to document clinical notes and assessments within an electronic medical record.
• Ability to travel to and from required locations as needed to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
• Level II – requires similar qualifications as level I, plus:
• Understands when to escalate to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and prioritizes health problems based on assessment
• Develops or implements an interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on the needs identified during the assessment, with input from the patient (and their caregivers as applicable), in collaboration with the attending physician and other care team members
• Manages and coordinates patient care, including clinically complex cases, in a manner which ensures the efficient and effective delivery of appropriate services and community supports
• Exhibits proficiency and accuracy in the completion of comprehensive assessment/documentation, which may include assessments required by payer sources (e.g., Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), Hospice Item Set (HIS)).
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes care needs for an assigned caseload of patients to ensure their care needs are met and services are delivered according to plan of care
• Communicates all changes in patient status and/or service needs to the appropriate care team member and ensures appropriate action is taken in a timely manner
• Facilitates the development and implementation of patient discharge plans as indicated
• Documents all patient care and coordinating activities per agency standards
• Assesses the need for additional services (aide, therapies, social work or a community service) and obtains orders and arranges care as indicated
• Supervises and evaluates care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and/or home health aides in the performance of his/her patient care duties
• Works collaboratively with other care team members by communicating all changes in patient status and/or service needs to the appropriate care team member and ensures appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
• Correctly identifies patient/family risk factors and establishes goals and interventions to reduce/remove risk from the plan of care to enable patients to remain in the least restrictive care setting. Coordinate/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings/patient care conferences.
• Patient needs are prioritized; visits outside primary team assignment or geographical area may be required in order to meet patient need.
• Practices according to Agency and community standards
• Participates in utilization review and/or continuous quality improvement activities as requested.
• Attends required staff meetings, in-services and/or supervisory conferences. 
• Participates in on-call schedule and weekend/holiday schedule as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Level II – requires similar qualifications as level I, plus:
• • A minimum of 2 years of home care experience.
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EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$77,983.00 - $103,906.00

CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE:

14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.