The Staff Nurse Case Manager provides skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients based on an ongoing nursing assessment of need. The Staff Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care through systematic assessment of health needs and optimum utilization of personnel. Duties include:
- Use clinical tools, data and other information to complete assessments of patient needs
- Create individualized and comprehensive case management and treatment plans
- Educate patients and caregivers on benefits, services and other resources
- Document complex medical information to outline and improve results
- Follow case and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with patients, physicians and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to patient and family needs in a timely manner
- General knowledge of case management practices, including familiarity with relevant products and services
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Experience in establishing professional and collaborative relationships with patients, families and providers
- Provides care and assistance to patients and families during on-call hours as scheduled
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with weekend rotation as scheduled.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt with benefits
PROFESSIONAL: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility to be licensed, in Kentucky and Ohio. At least one year of experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility preferred.
PERSONAL: Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility and dependability. Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, patients, providers, and family members. Must have ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision. Demonstrates leadership and teaching ability. Must carry state minimum in automobile liability insurance.
PHYSICAL JOB: Must arrange travel and be able to access client homes, nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities independently. Must demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and observe universal precautions. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
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