Registered Nurse Case Manager Full Time
Company: Kindred at Home
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Job Description:
As a -Home Health RN Case Manager, you will:
- Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled
nursing visits for home health patients.
- Administer on-going care and case management for each patient,
provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical
Manager.
- Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of
treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient
assessment. - Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of
the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with
physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision. - Revise
plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments
and as required by policy/regulation.
- Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare
personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists,
Home Health Aides and external providers).
- Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician
and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis. -
- Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and
family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of
needs/problems. -
- Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides,
Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides
written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current
plan of care. - Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation
by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the
supervisory/leadership responsibility.
- Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and
Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical
documentation.
- Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients,
including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order
changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan
changes. - Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient
records, and confers with other health care disciplines in
providing optimum patient care.Required Experience/Skills:
- Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred
- Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
- Home Health -experience a plus
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Strong organizational and communication skills -Together, we
can raise the bar on home healthcareKindred at Home, soon becoming
CenterWell--- Home Health, is one of the nation's leading providers
of home care, with an incredible team of compassionate clinicians
who deliver high-quality, specialty care to patients. Many of our
clinicians live in the same neighborhoods they serve - providing
the much-needed care to people in their community.As a company, we
strive to lead by example and show employees the same compassion
and care we expect them to show patients. We provide employees the
resources, stability and job flexibility they truly deserve. We
help them fulfill their personal and professional goals while
enjoying industry-leading benefits, competitive salaries,
opportunities for career and professional growth, and a healthy
work/life balance. -Part of Humana's Home Solution businessKindred
at Home, soon becoming CenterWell Home Health, cares for nearly
80,000 patients every day in over 350 locations, across 38 states.
As part of Humana Inc., we create experiences that put patients at
the center, working in collaboration with healthcare providers to
bring multidisciplinary care directly to the comfort and safety of
home. The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that
helps patients lead healthier, happier lives. -Caring for people
who care for our patientsExperience has shown us that supporting
and nurturing employees helps them become the best version of
themselves and more compassionate, committed home health
professionals. That's why CenterWell Home Health never stops
working to improve the employee experience. Our people are our
greatest resource, and we are committed to creating an environment
they enjoy stepping into every day. -World-class employee benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited trainingJoin Our
Team!Check out our video to see get a glimpse of a day in the life
of our Home Health team - To learn more, please contact your local
recruiter at (toll free) 855-KND-AT-HOME -or apply online. - Our
Recruiters are ready to help you start a new and rewarding career
with Kindred at Home.All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national
origin.
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