Job Summary:The
RN – Case Manager provides skilled nursing, care, and case management for
assigned patients in their place of residence; admits patients onto services;
coordinates and integrates services to ensure continuity of care; facilitates
the achievement of quality, clinical and cost outcomes; negotiates, procures
and coordinates services and resources needed by the patient or family; creates
opportunities and systems to enhance outcomes; and uses the nursing process of
assessment, planning and implementation of care, including patient/family
instruction and evaluation through an inter-disciplinary team approach.This
position may start as a Visiting RN and move to Case Manager. The same clinical
responsibilities apply to both designations. To move to Case Manager, the
incumbent must carry a half case load as described in the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the Montana Nurses Association Local #32.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: 1.     
Provides skilled nursing and coordinates
care to patients and family members in a residential setting through a team
approach and based upon systematic evaluation as authorized by a physician. 2.     
Observes, assesses, evaluates, and plans
interventions in relation to patients’ physical and psychosocial statuses,
including changes in condition and/or reactions to treatments or medications
for the duration of contact with patients. 3.     
Oversees care provided by Home Health Aides
and CNAs to assigned patients and evaluates compliance with plan of care. 4.     
Assures continuity of care through effective
communication, information exchange and case conferences with other
disciplines, community health, support and social agencies. 5.     
Provides quality care and appropriate
symptom management for positive clinical outcomes and promotes optimal health
and quality of life through teaching, counseling, appropriate interventions and
referrals. 6.     
Maintains accurate, current and complete
patient records in accordance with Agency standards and OASIS requirements as
well as knowledge of current reimbursement rules and regulations. 7.     
Participates in team scheduling coordination
and “on-call” rotation schedule as necessary to meet patient care needs by
assessing and evaluating patient needs via telephone and advising or making
home visits as required. 8.     
Participates in quality improvement
activities and attends in-service training as assigned. 9.     
Performs other duties as assigned by
supervisor.Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications
include a current RN license in the State of Montana (BSN preferred), a valid
driver’s license, appropriate auto insurance, and reliable
transportation.  2 years of recent acute care, home care, or hospice
experience including such clinical skills as venipuncture, catheterization,
wound care and/or parenteral therapy preferred.

Shift: M-F, 8-5 with Call

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Hospice RN

General Certifications: N/A

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