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Registered Nurse Home Health Case Manager
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What they do
A Nurse Case Manager applies nursing expertise to coordinate a patient's medical care and provides advocacy to help them get the best and most affordable care. Develop care plans including discharge planning, coordinate delivery among providers, and teach patients and families how to follow the plan. They may also help patients navigate insurance and other healthcare bureaucracies and access related social services. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment.
$71,948 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The RN Case Manager provides personalized, high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes. This role involves assessing patients' needs, developing care plans, educating and delivering a variety of medical services to support the patient's recovery needs, health management, and patient comfort. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care and outcomes.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Initiates, implements, and supervises patient plan of care.Demonstrate the ability to observe, record and report the needs and concerns of the client.
Coordinate the needs of home health clients and maintain constructive relationships with them and with all care providers.
Follows the approved Plan of Care.
Demonstrates accurate and thorough documentation skills and compliance with documentation guidelines.
Maintains productivity standards as defined by the Leadership Team.
Monitor client's progress towards stated goals and communicate with upline clinical manager as needed for adjustments to the Plan of Care.
Performs medication review and reconciliationPerforms enteral feeding and IV infusions as ordered.
Performs tracheostomy, catheter and ostomy care as ordered.
Evaluates the appropriateness, cleanliness, and safety of durable medical equipment, supplies and/or appliances.
Assists the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
May perform aide supervision as directed.
Communicates with other members of the health care team.
Adheres to established policies and procedures.
Completes company and state mandated forms and training in a timely manner.
Maintain a professional attitude and dress appropriately.
Be responsive to members of Northshore Home Health when they contact and keep the company aware of the current schedule and any changes.
Inform the office of all changes with client, personal health and scheduling.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an approved RN Program.State Licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse.
WORK ENVIROMENT
- Ability to travel to patients' homes in coverage area.
- Must be able to lift, move or assist patients as needed.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
- Valid Nursing Degree.
- Valid Nursing License.
- Valid CPR Certification.