RN Home Health Case Manager - PRN

Overview:

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the RN Case Manager is responsible for providing quality care to patients with Gulfside Healthcare Services, in the field. The field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. The RN Case Manager utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The RN Case Manager oversees and case manages the needs of the patients assigned to them. This includes providing supervision for the LPN's and CNA's, and other assigned staff in the field. The RN Case Manager is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical and mandatory education requirements and for meeting the established standards of their profession as well as those accountable for his/her practice, assigned duties/patient care, and is an advocate for patients/families and their profession. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in skilled home health required
• Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and have a valid Florida driver's license
• Current BLS certification

Essential Job Responsibilities* Case manages the needs of the patients and families in the field assigned to them* Performs ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention* Provides and/or oversees supervision of LPN's, CNA's, and other assigned staff* Takes independent action to identify problems* Supports policies and procedures* Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues* Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community,* Communicates regularly with the Clinical Care Manager and continuously assesses areas for risk management* Maintains current with organizational and departmental communication via e-mail. All clinical staff are required to check their e-mail accounts at the start of each shift. * Effectively communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with colleagues and management on issues related to nursing process and service* Creates and implements nursing care plans which are reviewed daily and updated as needed* Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care* Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained* Completes required documentation prior to departing from scheduled shift* Actively participates in the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) and communicates patient needs appropriately to other disciplines when requested

Gulfside Healthcare Services is a community-based nonprofit organization providing hospice and palliative services in Pasco County, and home health care throughout Pasco and Pinellas counties for over 30 years. We are there when our patients need us the most - providing comfort care for those living with a life-limiting illness, their loved ones and those who have lost someone special in their lives. Patients in Gulfside's care know dignity, peace and comfort through the support and understanding of our professional staff and dedicated volunteers.

Gulfside Healthcare Services provides an excellent benefits package to all full time employees including affordable healthcare, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA and HSA options, company sponsored life insurance and long term disability, matching 403b contributions, generous paid time off allocation, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. We also partner with Regions, AFLAC, Rasmussen College, Sam's Club, and the YMCA for value added voluntary employee benefits.

Our vision is to be the Provider of Choice for people in need and the Employer of Choice for talented, skilled and creative professionals.

It is the policy of Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated or other covered veteran, or an other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.