Volunteers of America National Services - Home Health of Western Colorado is looking for an RN Case Manager to join our team in Montrose CO!
This position is full-time, $31.00-35.98 DOE
*This position is eligible for up to $5,000 Retention bonus, to be paid out quarterly over the next 24 months
Objective: The RN Case Manager provides case management, coordination, supervision and implementation of professional and supportive services to patients/clients using nursing theory and process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Reviews client referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate. Evaluates eligibility and appropriateness of resident for home care services. Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per agency policy and standard guidelines.
Performs client assessments based on agency standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services. Applies standard nursing principles and practices to utilize a holistic approach to client care. Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home. Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapists, social services, pastoral care, supportive services), clients, and families in developing a comprehensive quality plan.
Directs, plans and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in home care situations. Observes for and identifies overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Makes decisions and/or recommendations that reflect consideration of immediate and long-range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services). Confers with the clinical supervisor on a regular basis. Utilizes agency and community resources appropriately. Monitors documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. Provides on-call support for clients per schedule. Communicates with other disciplines/departments when required.
Manages/supervises a team of RNs, LPN's, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides to provide effective and quality home care services. Identifies the educational needs of team members and provides or recommends educational resources. Performs or delegates in-home supervision of team members. Leads regular team meetings. Monitors the productivity of team members on a regular basis. Identifies staffing needs and communicates this information.
Performs other job duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services.
Job Requirements:
Current licensure in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR Certification.
Demonstrates leadership ability.
Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
Clinical competence to utilize the nursing process to perform physical and cognitive assessments of residents.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
Must be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in long-term care preferred.
Maintenance of required CEU's.
Good problem solver with abilities to make independent judgments utilizing initiative, discretion and the nursing process as needed.
Ability to prioritize duties.
Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques
Understanding of current Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Infection Control and OSHA guidelines.
Recently, the Healthcare division of Volunteers of America National Services decided to require vaccination for all employees, volunteers and contractors. While this decision was difficult, we understand that we care for individuals who are most susceptible to advanced COVID illness and death. We are committed to providing the safest environment possible for those we serve. This commitment extends to another very important group of individuals, our employees.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. #VOANS
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-Time
Location
Montrose, CO
Job Type
Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services, Other
Experience
Not Specified
Date Posted
06/20/2022
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