Full or Part Time RN Case Manager - Home Health

The Jobson Group

  • San Francisco, CA
  • $60.00-70.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse (RN)Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/ Clinical ManagerJob Description SummaryThe registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.Essential Job Functions/ResponsibilitiesPatient Care1. 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).2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.Communication1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.2. 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.3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.Additional Duties1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.3. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.Requirements1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting preferred.2. Current licensure in state and CPR certification.3. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.Working Conditions:May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed or occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category: Category I — Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeExpected hours: 24 – 40 per weekMedical specialties:
  • Geriatrics
  • Home Health
  • Wound Care
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Experience:
  • Nursing: 1 year (Required)
  • Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • California RN License (Required)
  • CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the roadBenefitsPay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hourBenefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

The Jobson Group