
RN Case Manager
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Service
- Austintown, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
- We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.
- Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
- Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of date and current scientific findings.
- Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
- Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals and outcomes.
- Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the personal and legal scope of practice.
- Assesses skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment.
- Teaches skills according the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status.
- Administers medication.
- Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
- Communicates effectively in accordance with agency requirements.
- Reports significant changes in client status to the physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
- Maintains client records sowing systemic assessments, planning intervention, and evaluation.
- Documents legibly and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards.
- Initiates action to improve the quality of patient care.
- Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations.
- Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
- Assesses safety environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety.
- Participates in ongoing, professional self-development and identifies needs for personal growth.
- Participates in all mandatory education per agency guidelines.
- Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the needs for additional training (infusion, specialized equipment, etc.).
- Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities.
- Supervises applicable home care team members.
- Availability for on-call rotation as needed.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Home Health Care is required.
- Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
- Must have CPR certification.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be an insured driver with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
- Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
- Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
- Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday.
- Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
- Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.
- Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. A quarterly wellness bonus is awarded for participating in a health and wellness check. After 3 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.