What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager Home Health position at Comfort Care Medicare, Inc.?
**FLEXIBLE WORK WEEK/SCHEDULE**
Comfort Care Medicare, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate who want to make an important difference each day in the quality of life for individuals.
As an RN Case Manager you would be a part of leading a collaborative team whose energy, creativity, and communication are valued and rewarded. OASIS knowledge and leadership skills are a must!
We believe in your quality of life, too-- so you'll find our culture provides ongoing opportunities to grow, a work/life balance and a commitment to coaching that enables you to be the best you can be.
We offer FLEXIBILE SCHEDULE, competitive wages, benefits, and a SIGN ON BONUS!
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Patient Care
1. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication
1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties
1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
3. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every 14 or 60 days depending on the skill level of the patient.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $65,000