What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager - Per Visit - Full Time position at Inspired HomeCare?
The case manager is a registered nurse who directs and supervises all personnel involved in patient care. They are responsible for the care of patients and the allocation of agency resources.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Make initial patient evaluation visits. Consults with the attending physician in establishing and updating the plan of care
- In conjunction with the Clinical Manager, assigns patients to nurses and other members of the health team
- Consults with the Clinical Manager with problems concerning the admission of the patients to agency care and coordination of services.
- Reports all personnel matter requiring action to the clinical manager
- Assist Clinical Manager in the supervision of the Nurses and Home Health Aides:
- Is knowledgeable of the patient
- May receive reports from the nurse
- Supervises Nurses, Therapist and Home Health Aides rendering patient care within a specific area as it relates to the patient's plan of care
- Reviews plans for patient treatment and notifies team members of any changes that may pertain to them and ensures that the clinical manager is informed
- Participates in the nurse on-call system
- Attends care team conferences weekly
- Participates in the training, evaluations and precepting of all new staff
- Conducts phone follow up with patients per agency protocols
- Licensed RN in the state of IL
- Possesses and maintains CPR certification
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a RN working in Home Health preferred
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
- Clinical supervision experience preferred