What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager - Mental Health West side position at Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio?
Overview
Join Our Growing Team!
At the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, we’re seeking compassionate and dependable individual to join us a RN Case Manager - Mental Health in Western Cuyahoga and surrounding areas. The RN will be responsible to function independently in providing comprehensive care to patients who are experiencing mental illness both acute and chronic disease states. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain valuable experience and make a significant impact in healthcare. We are offering a $5000 Sign-On Bonus.
Why VNA of Ohio?
With over a century of stability and a commitment to advancing healthcare, we provide an environment where your skills and passion can truly shine. Join us and be part of a meaningful mission to enhance patient care.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Identifies needs and nursing diagnosis, assigns priorities to plan of care based on holistic approach.
- Utilizes discharge outcome criteria to evaluate the plan of care for each patient.
- Individualizes the health care plan of care for each patient. Appropriately utilizes pre-printed care plans.
- Demonstrates and maintains clinical expertise in providing care to the patient.
- Takes responsibility for identifying unmet learning needs and seeks assistance from supervisor and peers to maintain currency with nursing skills.
- Utilizes appropriate psychiatric nursing skills to meet the unique needs of each patient.
- Provides for client participation in health promotion, maintenance and restoration.
- Collaborates with community agencies to coordinate patient care and facilitate discharge planning.
- Meets with the Manager at least once per month to communicate status of patients and concerns.
- Utilizes principles of the nursing process to assist in data collection, planning and evaluation of nursing care.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited RN education program with a diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- 2 year’s experience in mental health nursing.
- 1 year experience in medical surgical nursing preferred.
- Experience in home health care.
- Bi-lingual a plus.
Required Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications:
- Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Ohio.
- CPR certification is required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Mental Health requires initial approval/certification by Medicare fiscal intermediary (Palmetto).
Apply via our website at www.vnaohio.org/careers
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and
403B. You can learn more about VNA of Ohio at www.vnaohio.org. VNA of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.
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