Case Manager RN, Home Health

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Organization:SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa CruzPosition Overview: -Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Staff Registered Nurse is an experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of approximately 25 patients including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise as requested by Clinical Manager.Job Description:EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Associate's: RN graduate from an accredited curriculum.
• Bachelor's: Bachelor's degree in nursing or health related field preferred.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • DL-California Drivers Class C
  • AUTO-Automobile InsurancePREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
    • 6 mos-2 years Minimum one year recent acute hospital experience as an RN or LVN, or one year recent experience in home health or hospice agency
    • 3-5 years Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
      • Current knowledge of nursing practices with ability to apply these to the home and community setting
      • Thorough understanding of home care and/or hospice services, Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation, CHAP home health and/or hospice accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports. Clinical competency that meets and exceeds testing levels on a regular basis.
      • Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with employees, patient, and patient families
      • Knowledge of agency policy and procedures.
      • Effective time management and self-scheduling skills.
      • Ability to independently make nursing diagnosis and initiate intervention, evaluate patient progress and initiate further intervention.
      • Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
      • Ability to drive and walk on uneven surfaces.
      • Ability to work with functionally dependent patients using appropriate equipment and body mechanics
      • Computer competencyJob Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:Rotating WeekendsBenefits:YesUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:3This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $66.15 to $88.56 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days

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