RN Case Manager, Homecare
ECHN
Registered Nurse Case Manager Job in East Haddam, CT
General Summary of Duties: The provision of intermittent nursing service to patients in their homes under a plan of care established in collaboration with the patient#s physician and according to agency policies and procedures. Supervision Received: Reports directly to a Clinical Manager. Supervision Exercised: Home Care Aides. # Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.# Requires standing, walking, and the ability to ascend and descend stairs.# Requires operation of a motor vehicle. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds.# Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.# Requires working under stressful conditions.# Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids. # Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients# homes and in an office environment.# Some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. # Essential Duties: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) # 1.## C4, F4# Admits/readmits patients and provides intermittent nursing service to patients and their families in compliance with agency policies and State and Federal Regulations, incorporating the following: a)## A complete physical and psychosocial assessment. b)## Develops and implements an appropriate care plan and therapeutic goals with the patient/family. c)## Evaluation of patient safety on a 24-hour basis. d)## Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in coordination of patient care by all services involved. e)## Ongoing evaluation of significant changes in the condition of the patient and of progress toward the therapeutic goals. f)## Use of Agency and community consultants/resources. g)## Instruction of patient/family in procedures or responsibilities they are assuming and optimum wellness practices. h)## Planning for the patient#s discharge from service. # 2.## C4, F4# Establi