Seeking RN Case Managers for Finger Lakes Region

Position Summary Administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service. Teach and supervise the family and other members of the nursing team. Perform these services in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the direction and supervision of the Director of Patient Services/Director of Nursing Qualifications Associates degree in Nursing; BSN preferred and NYS registered RN license and minimum one year home care experience. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, payer guidelines. Must possess the following skills: • Excellent communication and critical thinking skills • Flexible and organized • Ability and desire to serve as a role model Job Description Overall responsibilities include providing and coordinating quality patient care, maintaining a number of cases, maintaining productivity goals with consideration of case mix, and accurate, timely documentation. The RN Case Manager is responsible to manage each patient’s care as efficiently and cost effectively as possible to achieve positive patient outcomes regardless of payer. The RN Case Manager is responsible for the overall plan of care and the outcome of that care, including care delivered by other nursing staff (LPN, HHA) who must be directed and supervised by the RN. Conduct admission and manage care of patient to the agency by: • Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member(s). • Conducting a physical examination of the patient including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, assessment of ADL, and activity of daily living. • Evaluating the patient, family member(s), and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required. • Evaluating the patient’s environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient. • Evaluating the patient’s condition and home situation to determine if the services of a home health aide will be required and the frequency of this service. • Interpreting nursing and other services of the agency to patients and families as a part of planning for care. • Meeting regulatory requirements and having a comprehensive understanding of various insurances. • Practicing accepted nursing standards in regards to infection control. Develop and implement the nursing care plan. Provide skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan to include the following: • Skilled nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures ordered by the physician. • Initiating preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. • Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition. • Teaching, supervision and counseling the patient and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home. Oversee the care given by home health aides to assigned patients by: • Supervising and evaluating the care given by the home health aide. • Applying documentation according to standards of nursing practice. • Utilizing computer skills for accurate documentation. Document those services rendered to the patient, changes noted in the patient’s condition and/or family and home situation; make revision in the nursing care plan as needed; record supervisory visits conducted with the home health aide; evaluated patient care and progress and close charts of discharged patients.