Home Health RN Case Manager; Registered Nurse
Company: Yale-New Haven Health
Location: Hamden
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. The RN is responsible for
admission of patients for home care services, development of the
patient plan of care, coordination with patient's provider and
other disciplines for the provision of services, and safe delivery
of patient care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1.
Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are
patient specific. 2. Collaborates with providers, other
disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. 3. Assesses
payment sources and is responsible for ensuring ongoing
authorizations as necessary. 4. Educates and instructs
patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begins
discharge planning on admission. 5. Completes all documentation
within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with
provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation. 6.
Evaluation pf patient progress and prompt action 7. Oversight of
LPNs and Home Health Aides. 8. Participates in case management
conferences and documents per guidelines. 9. Schedules patients
independently according to the individual plan of care. 10. Attends
all staff meetings, inservices, other required meetings. Compliance
with all mandatory requirements. 11. Follows policies and
procedures. 12. Thorough and accurate OASIS documentation.
Qualifications EDUCATION Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in
Nursing. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum two
years nursing experience in an acute care setting. Previous home
care experience desirable, but not required. LICENSURE Registered
Nurse with Valid (or eligible) Connecticut license. SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent clinical knowledge, verbal/written skills, and
organizational skills. Must be able to work independently. Able to
competently assess patients' needs and follow through accordingly.
Strong ability to work with providers and members of the
multidisciplinary team. PHYSICAL DEMAND Ability to perform tasks
involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and
extensive bending and standing. YNHHS Requisition ID 49668
Keywords: Yale-New Haven Health, Hamden , Home Health RN Case Manager; Registered Nurse, Executive , Hamden, Connecticut
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