HCR Home Care
RN Case Manager - Home Care Visits - Jefferson County Region
HCR Home Care, Watertown, New York, United States
RN Case Manager - Home Care Visits - Jefferson County Region
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RN Case Manager - Home Care Visits - Jefferson County Region
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HCR Home Care
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr
Role and Responsibilities The RN Case Manager will administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service. Teach and supervise the family and other members of the nursing team. Perform these services in accordance with the physician’s orders.
Essential Functions
Provide and coordinate quality patient care, maintain a full case load, maintain productivity goals with consideration of case mix, and accurate, timely documentation.
Responsible to manage each patient’s care as efficiently and cost‑effectively as possible, to achieve positive patient outcomes regardless of payer.
Responsible for the overall plan of care and the outcome of that care, including care delivered by other nursing staff (LPN, HHA) who must be directed and supervised by the RN Case Manager.
Conduct admission and manage care of patient to the agency by:
Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member(s).
Conducting a physical examination of the patient including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, assessment of ADL, and activity of daily living.
Evaluating the patient, family member(s), and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.
Evaluating the patient’s environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient.
Evaluating the patient’s condition and home situation to determine if the services of a home health aide will be required and the frequency of this service.
Interpreting nursing and other services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning for care.
Meeting regulatory requirements and having a comprehensive understanding of various insurances.
Practicing accepted nursing standards with regards to infection control.
Develop and implement the nursing care plan.
Provide skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan, including skilled nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures ordered by the physician, initiating preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate, observing signs and symptoms, reporting to the physician, teaching and counseling the patient and caregivers, and supervising home health aides.
Oversee the care given by home health aides, supervising and evaluating the care, applying documentation standards, documenting services rendered, and revising the nursing care plan as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
Qualifications and Requirements
Current, valid RN license issued by NYS Department of Education required.
Minimum one year home care experience.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, payer guidelines.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Flexible and organized.
Ability and desire to serve as a role model.
Physical Requirements
Stand
Sit
Hear
Walk
Talk
Stoop or kneel
Repetitive motion
EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
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RN Case Manager - Home Care Visits - Jefferson County Region
role at
HCR Home Care
Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr
Role and Responsibilities The RN Case Manager will administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing service. Teach and supervise the family and other members of the nursing team. Perform these services in accordance with the physician’s orders.
Essential Functions
Provide and coordinate quality patient care, maintain a full case load, maintain productivity goals with consideration of case mix, and accurate, timely documentation.
Responsible to manage each patient’s care as efficiently and cost‑effectively as possible, to achieve positive patient outcomes regardless of payer.
Responsible for the overall plan of care and the outcome of that care, including care delivered by other nursing staff (LPN, HHA) who must be directed and supervised by the RN Case Manager.
Conduct admission and manage care of patient to the agency by:
Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member(s).
Conducting a physical examination of the patient including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, assessment of ADL, and activity of daily living.
Evaluating the patient, family member(s), and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.
Evaluating the patient’s environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient.
Evaluating the patient’s condition and home situation to determine if the services of a home health aide will be required and the frequency of this service.
Interpreting nursing and other services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning for care.
Meeting regulatory requirements and having a comprehensive understanding of various insurances.
Practicing accepted nursing standards with regards to infection control.
Develop and implement the nursing care plan.
Provide skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan, including skilled nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures ordered by the physician, initiating preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate, observing signs and symptoms, reporting to the physician, teaching and counseling the patient and caregivers, and supervising home health aides.
Oversee the care given by home health aides, supervising and evaluating the care, applying documentation standards, documenting services rendered, and revising the nursing care plan as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
Qualifications and Requirements
Current, valid RN license issued by NYS Department of Education required.
Minimum one year home care experience.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, payer guidelines.
Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Flexible and organized.
Ability and desire to serve as a role model.
Physical Requirements
Stand
Sit
Hear
Walk
Talk
Stoop or kneel
Repetitive motion
EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
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