Case Management/RN - Kingsport/Bristol, TN (McCary)

Description:

The Home Health RN Case Manager provides patient care services to patients in their homes or alternative setting. Care will be preventive, rehabilitative, and curative, utilizing all available resources. 

Duties:

·         Assesses/analyses patient care needs and establishes mutual goals with the patient and/or caregiver for a comprehensive plan of care including discharge planning.

·         Identifies nursing diagnosis/patient care problems and interventions making additions/changes to ensure the patient's problems are comprehensively addressed.

·         Coordinates the plan of care to include other disciplines as needed and act as a case manager to ensure integration of care is provided.

·         Demonstrates teaching skills and continued competence in performing therapeutic interventions for all levels of complexity in patient care.

·         Uses critical thinking skills to assess patient's condition and determine appropriate interventions.

·         Instructs patients/caregivers of the safety measures appropriate to care and environment and implements standard precautions for all patients.

·         Participates in weekly case conferences as appropriate.

Qualifications:

The Registered Nurse shall possess a degree in nursing from an accredited or approved school.  At least one year of medical/surgical nursing within the last five years and preferably one year of community/home health nursing.  Must have a valid nursing license from the state in which he/she would be practicing.