RN Case Manager PCM

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and Practice as defined by Ridgeview Medical Center, the Minnesota Nurse Practice Standards Act and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.

Job Functions

• Admits, recertifies and discharges all patients on their census unless on weekends, and performs most, if not all follow up visits.
• Responsible for obtaining authorization from appropriate payor for all visits made.
• Assesses patient health problems and needs and develops and implements patient care plans accordingly.
• Updates care plan and medication changes as they occur and completes all documentation according to agency guidelines.
• Attends care conferences (remote or face to face) as directed.
• Advises and educates patients, family members and significant others on health maintenance and disease prevention for the patient.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate and monitors outcomes.
• Serves as a patient advocate in seeking appropriate community resources to meet patient needs.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other healthcare providers and colleagues to enhance own professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Hospice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Work Experience

Knowledge / skills / Abilities

License / Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

There are overnight call responsibilities and need to make visits when on call.