What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager RN-Home Health-FT/Days position at Centra Medical Group?
The Home Health RN Case Manager plans, coordinates, and manages the care provided to assigned patients. This position acts as the leader in collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, providing the foundation for creating the interdisciplinary plan of care. The Case Manager coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes, and delegates, as appropriate. The Case Manager works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. The practice of the RN reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing.
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Required Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience
Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of acute care clinical experience, critical care or emergency room experience
Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.
Plans, coordinates and manages the care provided to assigned patients
Documents patient care completely, accurately, and timely
Thinks critically as evidenced by appropriate clinical decision-making and prioritization
Leads, communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care
Participates in performance improvement initiatives affecting patient outcomes
Ensures appropriate patient and/or caregiver education with utilization of applicable resources
Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education
Other duties as assigned
