PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Home Health Case Manager for a 1.0 full time equivalent Non-Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of 8 Hours .
Req ID: 164484
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care through the coordination/management of patients admitted to home care utilizing the professional healthcare process of assessment and plan of care development to achieve the desired patient outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Perform and utilize the OASIS data collection tool at the various stages of a patient's care in determining initial and ongoing skilled need.
2. Direct and/or coordinate the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes supported through the discharge process.
3. Ensure that all documentation of specific care and/or care coordination meets regulatory compliance and time frames. This includes, but is not limited to: HHA Supervision/POC update; weekly wound measurement; IC and/or Fall notes completed; delegations; etc.
4. Revise/update the POC as assessment findings are identified through collaboration with the MD and patient/caregiver.
5. Based upon assessment findings, develop a patient specific POC which includes interventions that are identified as the tools used to accomplish the measurable and time specific goals that achieve the desired outcomes.
6. Demonstrates effective episode management as noted through comparison of episode outcomes with industry standards.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
A minimum of 2 to 3 years in a home health setting or recent experience that demonstrates ability to perform Case Manager Responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply home health regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Current Registered Nurse license in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
Valid driver's license (OR) and proof of auto insurance required.
OTHER SKILLS:
Basic computer skills including MS Office applications.
Well organized, flexible and able to function independently.
Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff.
REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES
PHOR:
This role is part of the bargaining unit and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining contract.
PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS – EUGENE:
Stand, Walk, and climb occasionally.
Sit, squat/kneel, bend, twist, head/neck position/motion frequently.
Simple grasp, Fine dexterity & pinch, twist, and reach at or below shoulders frequently.
Reach above shoulder and firm grasp occasionally.
Frequently use foot controls to drive care 15-50 miles per day.
Lift/carry in/out of car seat or trunk up to 25 lbs. Occasionally Lift/pull patients in bed, lateral patient transfer, lift patient for bed to chair transfer - 50 lbs. force per helper if transfer or reposition patients manually. Occasionally push equipment up to 25 lbs. of force
Near and far vision for driving, color discrimination, smell, and touch to assess patient including wounds, hygiene, and temperature are require frequently.
Must work independently to carry our established patient care protocols per own assessment contently
There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Eugene community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .
Location: Eugene , Physician & Surgeons North Building (428) Job Category: Nursing Shift: Day Shift Length: 8 Hours FTE: 1.0 Work Type: Full Time Hourly compensation starts at: $ 36.60 , more depending on experience Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support; Registered Nurse - Oregon
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Eugene || Nursing || Clinic, Home Health, Hospice, Long-Term Care Nursing || Full Time || CARE CONTINUUM SVCS
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
