RN Field Case Manager

Since 2003, we have provided exceptional home care services that enhance the quality of life for our patients and their families. That’s why we’re the Chicago Land premier provider of in-home care for older adults, their families, and professional referral sources.We have achieved this leadership position as a result of our commitment to the Assure Difference; going “above and beyond” to ensure our patients receive the highest quality home care delivered with compassion and outstanding services. At Assure, our clinical team has multidisciplinary expertise in geriatric and adult home health care. Our expertise, combined with industry-leading best practices and our dedication to our patient satisfaction enables us to successfully address any home health care needs you may have.

The agency’s Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care services by planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Oversight and delegation of the plan of care within the care team as appropriate to LPNs and CNAs. Reports to Clinical Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures the quality and safe delivery of home health services:

• Completes nursing assessment forms in a timely manner per agency policy and procedures;
• Supervises Home Health Aides every two weeks;
• Identifies physical, emotional and developmental needs of the clients;
• Develops individual nursing care plan reflects current client needs prior to case conference;
• Provides health teachings to the client and their families;
• Makes proper and accurate clinical record documentation that reflects delivery and safe home health care services.

Implements current practice:

• Assesses client condition on every home visit;
• Communicates client assessments to appropriate individual concerned;
• Implements nursing interventions to meet client needs and changed conditions;
• Documents accurate clinical record on every home visit per agency policy and procedures;
• Accurately transcribes, implements and evaluates the physician’s plan of care in a timely manner;
• Implements infection control and safety measures per agency policy and procedures;
• Monitors client for compliance with defined care plans.

Performs assigned treatment/skilled procedures but are not limited to the following:

• Assess, recommend treatments and treat wounds, performing dressing changes; wound vac therapy
• Initiation, teach and/or administration of home IV therapies; occasionally place IVs, change PICC line dressings;
• Insert and irrigate foley catheters;
• Suction and cleans tracheal tubes;
• Draws blood for laboratory testing.
• Complies with the home health agency’s policy and procedures manual.
• Complies with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

• Document nursing process, patient response to care, patient status and progress towards goal attainment completely and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters related to patient care and the agency business in accordance with HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Maintains professionalism in implementing nursing care and establish rapport with patients. Treat patients with respect and dignity.
• Submit nursing visit notes and other reports on time.
• Participate in patient care conferences and in-service programs.
• Visit the assigned case punctually and as per schedule. Call and inform the patient in advance before scheduling the visit.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with all members of the health team.
• Participate in educational opportunities to increase clinical knowledge and competence in practice.
• Perform other duties appropriate to education and/or experience, as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse and passed the state board.
• Has experience in home health or public health nursing preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable about current nursing trends and legislative issues.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent administrative, organization, and leadership skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.