Home Health RN Case Manager

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify health care needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.

• Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of home health aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and agency policies and procedures.

• Perform regular evaluations of patient outcomes to assess the effectiveness of care plans and adjust them as needed.

• Participate in quality improvement activities and continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of home health nursing practices and regulations.

Requirements

Job

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice is required.

• 1-2 years if Home Health Experience is required.

• Current CPR certification.

• Knowledge of OASIS documentation system preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Physical

Requirements

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.

• Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.

• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.

• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.

• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.

• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

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