RN, Case Manager, Home Health

Position Overview :

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.

Job Description : EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE :

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DL-Valid California Drivers License Class C

AUTO-Automobile Insurance

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :

2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.

Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.

Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.

Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.

Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.

Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.

Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.

Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.

Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.

Objectively and effectively solves unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.

Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.

Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and / or license requirements.

Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.

Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift : Varied

Schedule : Full Time

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements :

Rotating Weekends

Benefits : Unions :

Position Status :

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Regular

Number of Openings :

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $59.66 to $79.35 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.