RN Case Manager - Henderson County

Job Description

Job Description

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Wednesday, May 29

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571 S. Allen Rd, Flat Rock, NC

Greatrex Office Campus

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Are you looking for an incredibly REWARDING career?

Do you want to be a part of a culture that VALUES you?

Our Accolades.

Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina.

Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.

Our Benefits. Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include :

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
• Up to 6 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year

Reports To

Clinical Team Leader

Status

Exempt (Salary)

FT, PT, PRN

Full time

Shift

40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8AM - 4 : 30; with rotating holidays and emergencies on call.

Location

This position will travel to see patients in our Region of Henderson and nearby surrounding counties. Mileage Reimbursement Included.

Pay Range $28.64 - $40.32 per hour

Position Summary :

The RN Case Manager coordinates the nursing plan of care, provides direct nursing care, and instructs / supervises the LPN and Hospice Aide staff in the delivery of nursing care to clients.

Manages the nursing care for an assigned caseload of approximately 15 patients with varying acuity and needs. Caseloads above this target will be co-managed or additional support will be offered.

In the event the assigned caseload falls below this target, the nurse may be asked to provide support to other team members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation (See Components of Nursing Practice for the Registered Nurse)
• Assess the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens
• Record and report the results of the nursing assessment
• Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts
• Teach, assign, delegate to or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop the appropriate patient and family-centered nursing plan of care for the patient and the family
• Ensure coordinated implementation of the nursing plan of care
• Implement the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen
• Provide teaching and counseling about the patient's health, disease progression, and symptom management
• Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care
• Supervise, teach, and evaluate those who perform or are preparing to perform nursing functions
• Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly (by unlicensed staff, patients and families)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
• Basic data entry skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Demonstrated skill / expertise in pain and symptom management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a group
• Demonstrated understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience :

Two years of clinical experience preferred

Licensures & Certifications : (if applicable)

• Valid NC RN license
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance

Summary of Physical Requirements :

• Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching / squatting, kneeling
• Flexion / Extension of arms / wrist
• Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing / pulling and writing
• Lifting / carrying of 50 lbs. often

Intent & Function :

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.

Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position.

In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.