RN Case Manager

Company: Accra
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCome and work for a company that the Star Tribune listed among the 2022 standard setters for Top Workplaces for two years in a row and is celebrating its 30th year anniversary! The passion and purpose of the people that make up the Accra Family is what makes us a special place to work.Our team members are our greatest resource and at Accra each employee can bring their whole self to work. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to an equitable approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement at all levels within our departments, programs, and worksites.The RN Case Manager is an essential component that initiates person-centered care by meeting one on one with the client in their home to implement care. This includes assessing client status and needs, developing individualized care plans, and providing skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic client outcomes. The RN Case Manager practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural and spiritual differences. Additionally, the RN Case Manager collaborates and communicates with all members of the health care team to identify and create a holistic approach to care in the home setting. Essential Duties:

• Perform initial and ongoing home care visits and evaluates client progress.
• Develop and implement a personalized plan of care for each client.
• Perform nursing procedures including administration of treatments and medications, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, physician orders, and the client plan of care.
• Completes OASIS assessments per home care regulations.
• Coordinate client care with all members of the health care interdisciplinary team.
• Consults with MD in making changes or decisions with the client plan of care.
• Interact with clients and families to meet individual physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Provides client and caregiver education on disease process, medication, and treatments.
• Observe, assess and document client care accurately and timely according to agency standards using an electronic health record.
• Capable of using appropriate judgment and critical thinking in decisions that require consideration of patient welfare, customer service, regulatory compliance, and company interest.
• Supervise LPNs and HHA's.
• Complies with the requirements of Medicaid and Medicare regulations by following policy and procedures and maintaining competencies and knowledge base.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients and families; avoids significant self-disclosure; interacts with clients and families on a professional level.
• Attends case conferences, Interdisciplinary team meetings, Nursing meetings and other staff / agency meetings as assigned.
• Participates in in-service education, continued clinical education and all professional trainings required by law.
• Assists with quarterly record reviews as requested.
• Punctual for client visits and reports to work as scheduled.
• Participate in on-call coverage.Requirements:
  • A minimum of 1-year nursing experience working in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or home health care setting.
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledge of home health care requirements, regulations, and protocols a plus.
  • Passion and commitment to clinical excellence, quality, and integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and patient & family engagement skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication, assessment, care planning, teaching, clinical, and disease management skills.
  • Knowledge of nursing care required by older adults and persons with chronic/acute conditions.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership skills for directing care activities. of LPN/unlicensed professional staff as well as working well within a team environment.
  • Effective organizational, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiar with health care programs, and community resources.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to use electronic health record system.
  • Knowledge and comfort level working with technology and agency support systems and tools.
  • Ability to comply with privacy and HIPAA laws.
  • Flexibility with diverse clients, cultures, and environments.
  • Promotes the agency through positive representation and communication of its services.
  • Must pass a background study with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and negative Tuberculosis (TB) test.
  • Have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes.
    About Accra:Accra is a homecare organization dedicated to individualized person-centered care delivered at home. An essential part of our culture is creating an inclusive and engaging work environment by encouraging diverse professionals to join our amazing team! Accra's benefits include health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Accra will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Accra does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military service, union membership, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by lawPowered by JazzHRWQ5ixS3kuR

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