Registered Nurse, Case Manager - Nascentia Health

*** THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ***

The Registered Nurse, Case Manager is responsible for providing direct patient care, coordination of overall home care services and documentation of care for agency clients in accordance with Quality Standards and under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor. This opportunity is perfect for RNs living in Jefferson County.

Home visits are conducted Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, with one weekend per month required. There is No On-call required.

Performance Responsibilities and Standards:

1. Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services including (but not limited to): case managing of client caseloads, developing a plan of care based on client assessment and OASIS evaluation, developing a plan of care using the 'interdisciplinary' approach, and ensuring that all documentation meets quality standards.
2. Completes all OASIS evaluations, documentation reflects nursing care and interactions, documentation is clear and concise and documentation is completed in a timely manner (meets organizational standards).
3. Responsible for coordination of LPNs; provide guidance and education involving client care to LPNs, work in conjunction with direct supervisor (Clinical Supervisor) and Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to efficiently manage patients u sing a team approach while appropriately utilizing LPNs.
4. Responsible for supervision/oversight of paraprofessional staff relevant to patient care; supervise home health aides in performing designated tasks related to patient care and per the care plan, and communicate appropriate information to home health aide department.
5. Comply with all Nascentia Health policies & procedures and quality initiatives; maintain patient/employee confidentiality at all times, demonstrating knowledge and use of infection control, federal/state/local government rules and regulations and compliance to all agency policies/procedures.
6. Must adhere and be knowledgeable of all organizational quality improvement standards.
7. Maintain and update clinical knowledge on an on-going basis.

Job Qualifications:

1. Current New York State registered professional nurse license (degree must be from an accredited school of nursing). BSN a plus.
2. Current and valid driver's license and auto insurance, and a vehicle which can be used for work (we do have a Fleet Program for field clinicians).
3. Self-directed and organized with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
4. Previous home care/case management experience a plus
5. Proficient computer skills (including knowledge of electronic medical records software) with ability to learn new software.
6. Exceptional oral, written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk 90% of the day
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity (including but not limited to): Pushing/pulling on average 50 lbs. with a max of 150 lbs.; lifting/carrying on average 25 lbs. with a max of 40 lbs.; patient transfers, extensive bending, standing, kneeling, walking in various weather conditions and ability to go up and down stairs.
• Ability to drive in ALL weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, wind).
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written or verbal communication
• Ability to use telephone and communicate over the phone
• Frequently uses a laptop computer to enter orders and obtain product information
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category I – Employee has tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $70,131-$94,274/annually] with:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Retention Bonuses
• Internal Mentoring Program
• 401K with generous Employer match
• On-Site Gym (free for all employees)
• Excellent work/life balance (no rotating shifts, only 2 required holidays per year on a rotating schedule)
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Tuition Reimbursement (BSN after only 6 months of employment!)
• Partially funded HSA
• Employee Recognition Platform
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick and Extended Sick Leave
• Short/Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Much More!

About Nascentia Health:

Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. A healthcare system without walls, Nascentia is an innovator in the concept of healthcare, truly focused on the patient as a whole. By serving people in their homes, Nascentia Health is able to provide true holistic care. We can address immediate needs, help support positive long term medical and lifestyle choices that provide for better outcomes, leverage cutting edge in-home care technologies, and help avoid unnecessary visits to busy healthcare facilities.

Our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to make our system amazing and are dedicated to our mission of being the premier home and community-based care system for the regions we serve. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.

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Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen and background check