What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse- RN- Case Manager-Coeur D'Alene position at Rocky Mountain Care Group?
Case Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to performing visits and completing coordination of client care, the RN Case Manager is the point of contact for all disciplines involved with providing care to patients and oversees the frequency of visits for the episode. The RN Case Manager consults as needed with the physician and the office giving details about patient care. Performing accurate OASIS collection, ensuring the medication profile remains current, ensuring lab values have been reported to the physician timely, attending weekly case conference and monthly case manager meetings are key responsibilities of this role.
- Provide all patient care in a manner that reflects respect for patient rights, dignity, and expressed needs
- Assess the patient’s physical, psychological, and social needs
- Assess pain and implement appropriate pain management techniques
- Document patient history, symptoms, assessments, tests, and care according to guidelines
- Review patient history, diagnostics, and lab data, and report any abnormalities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a current, unencumbered RN or LPN license
- Certification in CPR
- Prior clinical experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism during stressful times
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to adapt to different clinical settings and environments