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 :
- 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 nurseSupervises Nurses, Therapist and Home Health Aides rendering patient care within a specific area as it relates to the patient's plan of careReviews plans for patient treatment and notifies team members of any changes that may pertain to them and ensures that the clinical manager is informedParticipates in the nurse on-call systemAttends care team conferences weeklyParticipates in the training, evaluations and precepting of all new staffConducts phone follow up with patients per agency protocolsPosition Qualifications :
Licensed RN in the state of ILPossesses and maintains CPR certificationMinimum of 3 years' experience as a RN working in Home Health preferredMust have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and current auto insuranceClinical supervision experience preferred