RN - Case Manager - Macon and surrounding counties
Regular Full-Time RN
Franklin, NC, US
Salary Range:$28.64 To 40.32 Hourly
Reports To: Clinical Team Leader
Status: Exempt - Salaried, Full Time
Shift: 40 hours; Monday - Friday, 8AM-4:30PM
Location: This position will travel to see patients in our West Region - Cherokee, Macon, Swain, Graham, Jackson, and Clay. Mileage Reimbursement Included.
Position Summary:
The Primary Nurse 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:
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
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
Other Duties:
Participate in department and staff meeting as required
Participate in ongoing education and training offered by the agency and/or required by nursing supervisor as part of individual education plan of RN
Comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and Mission Statement
Practice safety and infection control methods
Assist in providing 24 hour on-call services
Assess for the need of other disciplines
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)
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.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.