Care Manager - Home Health - Acuity Healthcare Solutions (Parkesburg, PA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania For Sale
The RN / Registered Nurse Care Manager (CM) or SW / Social Worker Care Manager (CM) will manage the care of members residing in their home by completing an in-person health assessment and coordinating client care, focusing on medication management, disease management and keeping members healthy and independent. The RN / Registered Nurse Care Manager (CM) or SW / Social Worker Care Manager (CM) will provide clinical case management services, including health assessments, education, advocating for member coordination of care. This nursing candidate may identify and coordinate appropriate levels of care under the direct supervision of the VP of Clinical Services. CMs workload is generally self-directed and not prescribed; so it will be important to function in a less structured work environment. This is a long-term PRN position, with the ability to work a full-time caseload.
Primary Responsibilities:
Complete a Health Summary, based on an assessment of each clients health, nutritional status, and psycho/social status and other health related needs. The Health Summary shall provide a basis for development of a plan for the clients health care services.
Coordinate and assist in the delivery of a plan of health care as developed for the clients needs based on the program they are enrolled in.
Provide ongoing medication management.
Provide training/consultation on or around medication usage, disease process and management, medical procedure clarification, the general needs of clients on assigned caseload, etc.
Coordinate multiple community and state agency services to the medical benefit of the client.
Evaluate progress in accessing appropriate behavioral and physical health medical care and other needed services.
Work effectively as part of the Nurse Case Management team, each clients family support team, and with other health care partners.
Effectively maintain a caseload of approximately 25-35 clients.
Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the client and families needs which may include working after traditional hours and on weekends.
Maintain face-to-face contact with each client consistent with company policy and Nurse Care Management contract.
Complete all paperwork within 24 hours of completing the client home visit and submit.Report any and all concerns to the VP of Clinical Services as soon as possible.
Represent Acuity Healthcare Solutions within the community in an effective and professional manner. Maintain Professional boundaries at all times.
Comply with all reporting requirements as defined by program requirements and standards.
Conduct ongoing face to face outreach to members participating in In-Home Care Program.
Visit members residence within a 30 to 40 miles radius of your home zip code weekly
Job Keywords: RN, registered nurse, nurse, social worker, nursing, case manager, home heath, care coordination, transitional care, education, Parkesburg, PA
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