Job Overview
The Registered Nurse Case Manager plays a critical role in coordinating patient care and ensuring that individuals receive the necessary medical services throughout their treatment journey. This position requires a compassionate and organized professional who can effectively manage patient cases, communicate with healthcare providers, and advocate for patients' needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing, case management, and familiarity with various healthcare settings.

Duties

Document patient status and communicate appropriately with Interdisciplinary team members and/or physicians;
Assess patient and family needs to provide comprehensive plans of care;
Coordinate end-of-life healthcare and social services for patients and their families;
Assist patients and families in appropriate continuity of care plans, in-home and in the facility;
Furnish services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Initiate appropriate palliative nursing procedures;
Participate in IDG team meetings/care conferences and communicate with other hospice team members involved in care;
Manage and supervise LPNs and CNAs performance in implementing nursing services;
Regularly re-evaluate the client’s nursing needs and revise the plan of care as necessary;
Perform on-call responsibilities as directed by Agency Management;
Provide nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and/or approved care plan;
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided at least every two weeks;
Aid patients in daily living tasks to maximize comfort and enable increased self-sufficiency;
Implement teaching specific to patient/family needs and evaluate and modify as needed.

Skills

Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations to maintain patient privacy.
Proficiency in medical terminology relevant to various healthcare disciplines.
Experience in case management practices within managed care environments.
Knowledge of infectious disease care protocols and critical care procedures.
Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations effectively in diverse clinical settings such as ICU or outpatient facilities.
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously while ensuring high-quality patient care.

This position is essential for enhancing patient outcomes through effective case management practices. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will be a vital advocate for patients navigating the complexities of their healthcare journey.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,566.00 - $83,928.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Critical & Intensive Care
Geriatrics
Home Health
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Wound Care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Taylor, MI 48180 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Taylor, MI 48180: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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