CASE MANAGER RN, HOME HEALTH

Company: Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! - Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Primary coverage area: San Jose, Santa Clara & surrounding

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise. Job Description: EDUCATION:

• Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance
    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
    • 2 years recent relevant experience
      SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
      • Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
      • Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
      • Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
      • Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
      • Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
      • Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
      • Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
      • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
      • Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
      • Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
      • Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
      • Objectively and effectively solves unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
      • Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
      • Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
      • Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
      • Must have reliable transportation. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Number of Openings: 2 This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $71.69 to $95.33 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

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