RN Case ManagerSignature Healthcare at Home • Eugene, OR, United States

RN Case Manager

Signature Healthcare at Home • Eugene, OR, United States

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What's the job description?

There are a lot of skilled RN's out there, but only a few like you! So we look for a culture-fit first, skill second.

Patient Care

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, and preventive nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are rendered; must maintain applicable state licensure requirements at hire, and for the entire duration of employment.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience required; preferably with one (1) year in a home health treatment setting

Current and nationally accredited CPR certification.

Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (EMR).

Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care.

Utilize de-escalation skills as needed, to maintain personal safety while also ensuring safety for the patients, and other individuals in the home.

Utilize therapeutic communication skills and maintain professional boundaries with patients and their families.

Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.

Must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a safe driving record.

Must consistently demonstrate autonomy, organization, efficient time management, confidence, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Communication

Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.

Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains / receives physician's orders as required.

Additional Duties

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

Instructs, supervises and evaluates hospice aide care provided every two (2) weeks. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at

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Rn Case Manager • Eugene, OR, United States

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