RN Case Manager Home Health

RN Case Manager Home Health

Location : Greater Kansas City Area

Price : $36.00-$39.00 per hour, $53.82 per unit

RN License in Missouri and Kansas

Registered Nurse - Home Health

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Home Health team. As a Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This is a rewarding role that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

JOB SUMMARY :

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in Utah.

2. Two (2) years nursing experience, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of our company.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.

2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patients nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.

5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his / her patients in a timely manner as per company policy.

7. Coordinates services.

8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

9. Counsels the patient and family / significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

10. Participates in and presents in-service programs.

11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification / recertification orders and discharge summaries.

13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

14. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.

15. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

16. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his / her care.

17. Participates in peer review and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement as assigned.

18. Gives total patient care as needed.

19. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

20. Completes and submits OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with company's defined time frames.

22. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Works indoors in company's office and patient homes and travels to / from patient homes.

RISK EXPOSURE : High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $36.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Application Question(s) :

Do you currently hold an active compact nursing license in the state of Kansas / Missouri, and are you interested in providing Home Health services that require the use of your personal vehicle for patient visits within the Kansas City area?

Willingness to travel :

100% (Required)

Work Location : On the road