RN Field Case Manager, $10,000 Sign-On, Modern HC
Company: Tri-Cities Home Health Care an Amedisys Partner
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Registered Nurse - RN Field Case Manager, $10,000 Sign-On
Bonus, Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2021 & 2022!
Tri-Cities Home Health Care - an Amedisys Partner - Kennewick,
WA.**Connect With Us!* Discover insights on what to expect as a
candidate with Amedisys. Take 3 minutes to view our *Welcome to
Amedisys Video* - https://vimeo.com/640032567*Reasons Why
Colleagues Choose Tri-Cities Home Health Care - an Amedisys Partner
as an Employer of Choice: * - 2021 & 2022 Modern Healthcare Best
Places to Work - Monday - Friday Day Shift and Autonomy of Schedule
- 1 on 1 Clinician to Patient Ratio - Up to a 9 Week
Orientation/Training Program - Amedisys University - Includes
competency-based learning, online education and resources,
role-specific programs, career pathways, learning communities, &
3,700+ CEs available for all disciplines! - Supportive Clinical
Leadership Team - Mileage Reimbursement, Fleet Vehicle Service
Availability - Comprehensive Benefit Options, 17 Days PTO, 6 Paid
Federal Holidays, and Matching 401K*Caregiving is our Calling: *At
Tri-Cities Home Health Care/Amedisys whether we're caring for
patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a
caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of
providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to
thousands of patients and families every day. - In home health,
you'll be a true advocate engaging patients throughout their
coordinated health care journey all while maintaining autonomy and
independence to support their needs. - If you're looking for a home
with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and
experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your
goals for the future, join our team.*What You Will Do: *
Responsible for furnishing comprehensive, skilled, medical, and
behavioral health/psychiatric nursing services to all patients in
their place of residence. - Assesses the medical, cognitive,
emotional, psychosocial, safety, developmental status, and
behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs of the patient during
the initial nursing evaluation. - Supervises case load including
LPNs and Home Health Aides assigned to the patient managed by the
RN Case Manager. Facilitates care coordination with PRN staff when
care is provided for caseload. - Helps to achieve and maintain
continuity of patient care by communicating information timely,
effectively and systematically with all patient care team members.
Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and follow-up through
care coordination on assigned caseload for duration that patients
are on service. - Assesses the appropriateness of care and criteria
for acceptance to medical as well as behavioral health/psychiatric
home health care. - Reports the status of all new patients to the
Clinical Manager and the patient's physician and/or psychiatrist. -
Evaluates the patient's management and compliance with the medical
and psychiatric plan of care. - Maintains awareness for indicators
in patient's behavior that call for change in the treatment
modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs
and symptoms. - Observes and evaluates the physical and mental
status of the patient for complications and medication side effects
and implements appropriate interventions while working closely with
the physician and/or psychiatrist. - Implements nursing actions
that will promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health,
prevent illnesses, and effect rehabilitation. - Instructs
patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care,
medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL
care, coping skills, symptom management, and other interventions. -
Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen
collections, and educates patient and caregiver in appropriate
medical techniques. - Documents visit, including instructions and
interventions, in an accurate and timely manner while complying
with the home health care agency's policies and procedures. -
Documents all telephone calls and physician contact for inclusion
in the patient's chart. - Respects patient's and family's rights as
defined by the Federal and State laws and Patient Bill of Rights.
Respects patient's right to confidentiality and patient's property.
- Establishes emergency procedures, instructs patient/caregiver
when to call nurse, MD and 911. Maintains patient safety while a
crisis occurs, calling police/911, MD, and nursing supervisor on
call, and then documenting in clinical record, and filling out
completing an incident report after crisis. - Communicates closely
with MD, interdisciplinary team, agencies and institutions for
continuity of care regarding patient's progress. Acts as a case
manager in coordinating care for all medical patients and
behavioral health/psychiatric patients as assigned. - Uses
universal precautions while administering care to patients and is
knowledgeable of policies, procedures, and protocol regarding
infection control. - Supervises home health aides every two (2)
weeks and reviews patient care plan as needed. - Reviews treatment
planning under the direction of a physician or psychiatrist every
30 days with updates every 60 days, or before or as patient status
changes require. Nursing action, interventions, and goals are
stated for each individual patient. Discharge summaries are
completed after patient's discharge from home care services. -
Supports health care professionals within the care center for other
patients with psychosocial issues, assisting in developing a
treatment plan of care. - Performs other duties as
assigned.*Required Qualifications: * - Current, unencumbered
license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state
the employee is assigned to work by the company. May possess either
a single state license in each non-compact state and/or a compact
license in their state of residence that is accepted in all Nurse
License Compact (NLC) participating states.o Nurse Licensure
Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model
of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or
her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both
physical and electronic), subject to each state's practice law and
regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be
eligible to have a multi-state license. - A registered nurse must
meet one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric
nursing in the home care setting:o An RN with a Master's degree
with a specialty in psychiatric or mental health nursing and
licensed in the state where practicing. The RN must have nursing
experience (recommended within the last three years) in an acute
treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care,
psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient
psychiatric services.o An RN with a Bachelor's degree in nursing
and licensed in the state where practicing. The RN must have one
year of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last
three years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital,
psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program
or other outpatient psychiatric services.o An RN with a Diploma or
Associate degree in nursing and licensed in the state where
practicing. The RN must have two years of recent nursing experience
(recommended within the last three years) in an acute treatment
unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric
partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric
services. - Must have good verbal and written communication skills
and evaluation techniques and demonstrate knowledge of clinical
skills, judgment, current nursing practices and analytical
capabilities. - Current CPR certification. - Must be familiar with
Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payor guidelines. - Must
have a current driver's license, agency-required automobile
liability insurance, and availability of personal, dependable
transportation to conduct home visits. - Able to assess patient
status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs. -
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer,
such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail;
navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using
files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool
bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training
programs.*COME JOIN AMEDISYS!* See why health care providers select
Amedisys as their employer of choice! *The Amedisys Strategy in 4
Minutes - *https://vimeo.com/244876137_Our compensation reflects
the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base
pay for this position ranges from, $75,000 to $92,000 annually. Pay
is based on a number of factors including market location and may
vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Dependent on the position offered, sign-on bonus payments, and
other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total
compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical,
financial, and/or other benefits.__Amedisys is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin,
citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual
orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other
legally protected characteristic._Job Type: Full-timePay:
$75,000.00 - $92,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k) matching*
Continuing education credits* Dental insurance* Disability
insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible
schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life
insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement*
Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Home HealthSchedule:* Day
shift* Monday to Friday* On callWork setting:*
OutpatientApplication Question(s):* Do you possess previous RN Home
Care experience (desired, not required)?Experience:* of relevant RN
Clinical: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* RN License
(Required)* Driver's License (Required)Work Location: On the
road
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