HealthFirst Staffing is Hiring a Contract RN Case Manager - 6308 Near New York, NY
Hiring multiple RNs for a 2 Year RN Case Manager Contract!!!
Shifts available:
Day (7am to 3.30pm), Evening (3pm to 11.30pm) and Night shifts (11pm to 7.30 am)
Must be able to:
Assess individual’s needs and provide nursing care as indicated:
Weekly: visits each individual’s home as assigned; assesses their health care needs and follows-up accordingly.
Provides hands on nursing care as required.
When providing back-up nursing coverage during medical leaves/vacations; includes a weekly contact to ensure these individuals’ needs are met (contact should be on-site but can be via telephone when time does not allow on-site visit).
The RN will assign the LPN caseload, ensures that the LPNs are practicing within the scope of practice of an LPN as per NYS Education Department guidelines.
Monitors individuals’ health progress and provides required documentation:
Documents individual’s health care status objectively, clearly and concisely. Documents whenever there is a change in the individual’s status, and their response to care.
Coordinates and oversees the scheduling of medical/health appointments to meet individual’s needs:
Utilizes and keeps current medical tracking forms.
Works with designated house staff to ensure that medical appointments are scheduled as indicated and adhered to in a timely manner.
Meets the Medication/Pharmaceutical requirements of individuals:
Reviews MD orders monthly and verifies accuracy on MAR. Compares new MAR against previous month to ensure changes are carried over. Initials the MD orders and MAR denoting accuracy.
Weekly, reviews the MARs for accuracy and completeness. Initials MAR at the end of the month and files into consumer chart after verifying that it is accurate and complete. Follows up when discrepancies noted.
Ensures that medication is ordered by staff in a timely manner.