RN Case Manager - FULL-TIME

Company: FirstChoice Home Health
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary:Is appointed by the Administrator or Supervising Nurse. Responsible for the case management of assigned patients in accordance with the agency policies and all applicable laws and relevant professional standards.Reports to: Clinical Service Manager / AdministratorWhy Work Here?"Competitive Pay, Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Employer paid payroll taxes, Employer paid Liability insurance while on duty"QUALIFICATIONS:Current Ohio RN license.Minimum one-year Home Health OR Med-Surg experience.Current Ohio driver's license and automobile insurance.Current CPR Certificate.Excellent clinical skills and demonstrated ability to manage time well.Documentation skills must meet agency standards.Good organization skillsGood teaching skills.Positive attitude and ability to confront problems constructively.Must be highly motivated, self-directed, flexible, and able to work well and participate in a multidisciplinary team setting.Demonstrates willingness and ability to work with electronic input and telecommunication devices.POSITION SUMMARY:In coordination and collaboration with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients and their families. Coordinates care with other members of the home care team; supervises Home Health Aides. The majority of patient visit time is devoted to patient evaluations, admissions, and informational visits.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Makes initial admission visits. Notifies assigned Clinical Team Manager of OASIS scores within established timelines. Notifies appropriate team members of admission and follow up plans. Performs an initial, comprehensive assessment which includes but is not limited to the patient's eligibility for home care services in accordance with third party payer regulations, an accurate reflection of the patient's current health status, review of all medications the patient is currently using, an environmental assessment which includes physical, social and mental status, identified needs and potential to reach treatment and discharge goals.Documents observations, clinical findings, problems, skilled interventions, goals and discharge plansIn consultation with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, initiates and regularly re-evaluates and revises the plan of care.Assesses the need for the services of other team members (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and HHA).Provides and documents skilled care on all visits (includes skilled observation of the patient's condition, skilled care, and procedures and teaching of the patient and/or family).Obtains and documents physician orders.Performs Home Health Aide supervisory visits per regulatory requirements.Coordinates care with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, physician and other members of the home care team, informing them of significant changes in the patient's condition and needs. Documents these communications.Follows established standards for point of service technology, documentation, and synchronization.Performs re-certifications, resumption of care, transfers, and discharges as requested by the assigned Clinical Team Manager. Completes and submits all related documentation.Submits all documentation according to agency requirements.Meets established productivity standards.Attends and actively participates in the clinical team multidisciplinary patient conference. When attendance is not possible, provides appropriate input on assigned patients.Demonstrates established clinical competencies.Seeks out and maintains skills and knowledge relevant to skilled home care nursing.Participates in agency sponsored in-service education.Participates in quality improvement activities.Assists in development of agency protocols, procedures and policies as requested.Assesses, develops, organizes and delivers teaching materials for assigned home care patients as appropriate.About FirstChoice:At First Choice, we believe our team members are the core of our services. Without them we can't do what we do and we insist on finding people who have a genuine passion for helping others. First Choice is an Ohio-based company specializing in home health care. Founded in 1998, we are owned and operated by a dedicated group of home care professionals who respect and support the diversity of our office and care-giving teams.Benefits:COMPETITIVE PAY RATESFirstChoice offers competitive industry pay rates in all of our locations.HEALTH INSURANCEFirstChoice offers comprehensive health, prescription, dental and vision care plans for employees who qualify.LIFE/AD&D INSURANCEFirstChoice pays the premium in full for Life and AD&D insurance policy for employees who qualify.DIRECT DEPOSITFirstChoice understands it's sometimes impractical and inconvenient to wait for a check in the mail, or have to pick one up. We offer a weekly Direct Deposit service that electronically deposits your week's pay directly into your checking or savings account.PAYROLL TAXESWe pay payroll taxes on your behalf and issue your annual W-2 report of earnings.SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONSFirstChoice contributes to social security on your behalf.HEPATITIS "B" VACCINATIONHepatitis "B" vaccination is offered to employees who have potential for exposure while on active assignment. This will be provided at no cost.24-HOUR AVAILABILITYFirstChoice is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation. You can expect the same friendly management any time, day or night.REFERRAL BONUSESRefer one of your colleagues to FirstChoice and receive a bonus!WORKERS'S COMPENSATIONIn the event you sustain a work related injury, you will be covered under Ohio Workers' Compensation Insurance. Benefits are subject to the occurrence accepted by Ohio Workers' Compensation as a allowed claim.PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCEWhile on duty, you will be covered under Healthcare Services group professional liability insurance policy. Benefits are subject to the incident being accepted by the insurance carrier as a covered incident.

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