RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager
On-siteLexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Oversee patient care from episode start to finish by updating orders, administering medications, and performing OASIS assessments to develop individualized plans. Monitor conditions, counsel families on disease management, and supervise nurse aides and LPNs while evaluating treatment efficacy against the care plan. Decrease re-hospitalizations through front-loaded visits for high-risk patients and teach preventative measures. Complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of visits, including start-of-care, discharge, and eval/recert visits, adhering to Medicare and federal guidelines. Participate in on-call rotations, case conferences, and mandatory trainings. Drive to assigned locations and communicate with schedulers regarding changes outside normal hours.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment
- Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver
- Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
- Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating
- Compassionate and caring while working with patients
- Knowledgeable on nursing best practices
- Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments
- Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
- Detail-oriented and observant
- Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
- Ability to follow directions and work as a team member
Desired Qualifications
- Home care experience
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