RN Case Manager (Tupelo, MS)
Location: Tupelo Mississippi
Description: Southerncare, Inc is currently interviewing RN Case Manager (Tupelo, MS) right now, this occupation will be placed in Mississippi. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. RN Case Manager Current license required. Tupelo, MS
Job Summary:
Provides skilled and compassionate nursing care to hospice patients and families in their home or
community and coordinates activities of home health care.
Major Job Functions:
Provides skilled nursing patient care or service within the established plan of treatment and maintains quality assurance for records of patients assigned to him or her. Prepare written instructions to home health aides for patient care consistent with the Plan of Care and supervises the aides on a routine basis to accomplish the plan of treatment, which has been developed. Coordinates all services relative to providing skilled nursing care. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, and environmental status; identifies problems, plans and implements the appropriate interventions and initiates the Plan of Care based on these findings. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding changes in patient status to the appropriate team person (i.e., physician, supervisor, occupational therapist, physical therapist, social worker, nutritionist, or family member), and provides follow-up to assure resolution of an identified problem. Records observations accurately and concisely and maintains patient’s medical record in accordance with SouthernCare policy. Evaluates patient’s responses to approved Plan of Care. Administers medications and performs treatments to assigned patients. Educates the patient/family regarding proper administration of drugs and biologicals and their side effects with documentation in the patient’s record. Counsels with patients/family members on the Dying Process and related issues. Participates in on-call rotation, including supervision of LPN’s, as assigned by Clinical Director. Performs admission procedures as assigned and generates Plan of Care per agency policy. Knowledgeable regarding Hospice Medicare, Hospice Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, other payor source, and their implications for patient care. Takes part in appropriate and timely discharge planning for hospitalized patients with facility’s social worker.
Requirements:
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Employment. Prior home health or Hospice experience or one (1) year of recent medical/surgical experience. Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality at all times and be able to abide by HIPAA rules and regulations. Must be proficient with computers, and hand held technical devices such as Smart Phones.
If you possess these skills and qualifications, and feel you can demonstrate exceptional services to our patients, their families, referral sources, customers and staff members, please apply by: sending your cover letter ( clearly defining LOCATION and POSITION ) and resume to: (toll free) 888-887-9190 or 205-868-4456, OR email Ltaylor@southerncareinc.com (location and position stated in the subject line), OR go to our website: www.southerncareinc.com and click on "join our team" to apply online.
EOE
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Southerncare, Inc.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:17:04 GMT