RN, Care Manager – FLOAT, PACE Program
Chapters Health System
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Myers • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,058 - $90,088 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The RN, Case Manager is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and providing clinical, palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit in order to keep the participant in their home environment as long as possible.
- Provides reassurance on the phone to patients and families.
- Assists in finding solutions to their questions and/or recognizes the need for an in person visit.
- Coordinates in person visit when needed/or requested.
- Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations.
- Documents patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Completes initial and semi-annual assessment for all Company services including, but not limited to: Explains services to patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient needs, fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner.
- Provides information to Physicians and other IDT members and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs.
- Initiates skilled nursing interventions to enhance prevention, prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort.
- Obtains Physician orders.
- Completes documentation per Company policy.
- Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
- Communicates frequently with other members of the IDT.
- Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.
- Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.
- Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.
Requirements
- Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
- Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
- Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
- Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to visit Participant in their homes to assessments
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Benefits
- day 1
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Schedule-Monday - Friday-days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
nursing processpatient assessmentskilled nursing interventionsdocumentationSBAR communicationEMREHRpalliative caresupportive carePlan of Care
Soft Skills
communicationempathyrelationship buildingproblem solvingreassuranceteam collaborationcompassionorganizational skillsactive listeningadaptability
Certifications
RN licenseBLS certification