Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The RN Case Manager provides and ensure competent and safe delivery of patient care in home environment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Assess patients (physical, psychological and social) up to level of competency, including all factors relevant to patient/family safety, need and quality of care;
- 2. Assess needs of the patient/family for other home health services and refer as appropriate;
- 3. Assess/determine aspects of care plan for delegation to home health aides;
- 4. Assess appropriate payment source for home care services and obtain ongoing authorizations as needed;
- 5. Admit patients to HCP and notify/conference with physician to develop Care Plan;
- 6. Schedule patients according to Care Plan. Make modifications as needed;
- 7. Ensure authorizations and followed. Provide information to payors on prompt basis;
- 8. Initiate/participate/document case conferences;
- 9. Instruct/document patient/family teaching;
- 10. Assess patient progress and take appropriate action when change in patient condition occurs;
- 11. Coordinate services with the patient, family and others involved in patient care;
- 12. Conduct pre-discharge planning and notify physician as goals are met;
- 13. Identify/train patient/family on special equipment/supply needs; and
- 14. Perform other job duties as requested.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
RN with active CT nursing license;
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year home health or hospital nursing experience;
LICENSURE
RN with active CT nursing license;
Current CPR certification
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ethical with good assessment/organizational abilities; and
Prior EMR documentation skills.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Able to perform tasks involving physical activity which includes lifting, bending and standing; and
Able to hear, read and understand written and verbal communications.