What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health RN Case Manager position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Job Description
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Health team as a Case Manager. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in clinical nursing and possess excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas.
- Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data.
- Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
- Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed.
- Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame.
- Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
- Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards.
- Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care.
- Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
- Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested.
