HOME CARE - RN CASE MANAGER

Aultman Health Foundation - Canton, OH

Posted: 3/31/2024 - Expires: 6/29/2024

Job ID: 271702203

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Req# 28639

Aultman Health Foundation, Canton, OH

AULTMAN HEALTH

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time, Day Shift, 8:00-4:30 pm- flexible with weekend and holiday rotation

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient's/resident's needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS - colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
Integrates research findings into practice.
Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
Demonstrates effective communication.
Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never

Occasional
10-33%

Frequent
34-65%

Continuous
66% of the day

Remarks

Lifting

0-10 lbs

x

10-20 lbs

x

20-35 lbs

x

35-50 lbs

x

50-75 lbs

x

75-100 lbs

x

over 100 lbs

x

Forward
Reaching

x

Overhead
Reaching

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Sitting

x

Climbing

x

Stairs/Ladder

x

Bending
Stooping

x

Pushing
Pulling

0-10 lbs

x

10-20 lbs

x

20-35 lbs

x

35-50 lbs

x

50-100 lbs

x

over 100 lbs

x

Grasping/repetitive
sustained

Fine motor
coordination

x

Vision: Near/Far

x

Hearing: ordinary
converstation/other

x

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY - I

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

Qualifications

One year nursing experience preferred; home health experience desirable

Responsibilities & Expectations

Responsible for the continuous review of the care of every patient on his/her caseload (average 20-25 patients) to include: appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continues skilled need and homebound status as required by the payer, review of documentation in the medical record, maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
Completes initial and comprehensive assessments of patients to determine home health care needs
Determines appropriateness for home health and obtains orders for care and referrals for services as needed.
Accurately complete all assessments, including OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with defined parameters
Uses assessment data to develop the plan of care, including actual and potential problems
Establishes long and short term goals based on nursing assessments and incorporates, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions into the plan of care.
Includes the patient/family/caregivers in the planning process, goal development and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care.
Provides care inaccordance with provider orders and the plan of care
Provides education and counseling to the patient/family/caregivers in meeting patient care needs and to meet established goals

Documents all observations, interventions, significant findings and communications within agency established timeframes
Completes assigned responsibilities in required timeframe and accepts additional duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the patient and agency
Serves as a liaison between the agency, community resources, patients and their families. Manages and directs patients and caregivers toward appropriate and available agencies and community resources needed to ensure implementation of the plan of care
Communicates with all appropriate providers regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in condition to the appropriate provider timely; obtains and implements orders provided
Provides care and services in accordance with the requirements of various third party payor sources, Medicare and Medicaid, including the authorization of services
Identifies and implements discharge planning needs prior to discharge
Assesses for and initiates interventions to promote a safe environment
Participates in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)
Complies with infection control and prevention safety policies
Attends and participates in case conferences
Coordinates arrangements for equipment and supplies for patient care
Meets daily/weekly productivity standards established by the agency
Completes annual competency and educational requirements within the required timeframes
Protects patient health information according to the HIPAA privacy rule and Aultman Hospital policies.
Supports the strategic goals of the organization
Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times
Must have reliable, personal transportation, valid driver's license and automobile insurance

Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the agency based upon volume and acuity
Visits may be required during night or evening hours and during periods of inclement weather
Works weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs
Participates in on call rotation as assigned to cover departmental needs and schedules
Travel within the agency designated service areas is required
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority throughout the assigned shift

Aultman Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. Aultman is an Equal Opportunity Employer that will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. To request an accommodation, please email our Human Resources department at hr@aultman.com , or call 330-363-5415 for further assistance.

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Job Summary

Employment Type:: Full Time Employee
Job type:: Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:: No
Education Level:: No school grade completed
Work Days:: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code: 78822710
Salary: N/A
Licenses / Certifications:: N/A; Applied Math: 4; Graphic Literacy: 5; Workplace Documentation: 4

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Aultman Health Foundation - Canton, OH

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