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REGISTERED NURSE (RN) HOME CARE CASE MANAGER (FIELD POSITION)
FULL TIME DAYS
Summary
Responsible for coordinating and directing the delivery of care for an assigned case load of patients who are receiving services in the home setting in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and Home Health Care Navigator. Determines home health as the appropriate level of the care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on home health Conditions of Participation. Initiates, reviews, evaluates, and revises the established plan of care in collaboration with the physician, interdisciplinary team, and Home Health Care Navigator to for appropriate care plan progression aimed at achieving patient goals, quality metrics, and level of care transition through discharge planning. Performs initial and ongoing assessments and skilled treatments and interventions as ordered by the physician and provides patient/caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals/outcomes.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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Work Shift:
Day ShiftAddress:
2024 Lehigh StPrimary Location:
Allentown - 2024 Lehigh StreetPosition Type:
OnsiteUnion:
Not ApplicableWork Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p; weekend, holiday, on call rotationDepartment:
1004-09128 Home Care - Skilled Nursing - CC