What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Visiting RN Case Manager position at UPMC?
CURRENTLY OFFERING A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR THIS POSITION!!
Benefits:- 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement at the federal rate
- Uniform Allowance
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM plus occasional on call rotation
Location: Wilkinsburg, PA or Homestead, PA
Summary of Job Duties: If you are an RN with a background in home care or hospice and you have a passion for managing geriatric care-planning in a team environment, this might be the perfect fit for you. The RN Case Manager (RNCM) provides in-home assessments and overall care-management to a caseload of frail older adults whose goal is to continue living in their own home. RNCMs must be able to assess the need for, and coordinate the delivery of, nursing and home care services. This position involves local travel outside of the office, seeing patients for in-home assessments. The remainder of the day is spent visiting patients in our day center medical clinic, attending interdisciplinary meetings, intake & assessment care-planning meetings, and office time for documentation.
Required Education & Experience: Graduate of an accredited nursing school with at least one year of experience working with a frail elderly population, preferably in long-term care, home health care or community health setting. Experience teaching patients and other healthcare workers preferred.
Required Certifications and Licensure: Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. Valid Driver’s License.
Required Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of current nursing practice and theory.
- Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail, elderly population.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Must be able to work independently and to utilize critical decision making skills.
- Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance and managed health care concepts.
- Ability to delegate responsibility as well as accept supervision in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to work with the interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly.
- Working knowledge of local health care and geriatric service networks.
- Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, e-mail, word processing.
About Us: Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life.Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Compensation details: 72000-83000 Yearly Salary
