STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Rochester Regional Health Home Care - Newark

DEPARTMENT: Homecare

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

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.

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.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.

• Valid NYS Drivers License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.