Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - Lawrence Area

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - Lawrence AreaPay Rate: $32 -- $34 per hourAre you an RN in the Lawrence area? Are you interested in joining a local, growing, family business with a family culture? Interim Healthcare of Lawrence is looking for an RN to join our Home Health team. If you are interested in learning more about this Full-Time position, we would love to talk with you. Apply today & our team will be in touch with you right away! -General Purpose:To assure quality patient care and services are provided to in home clients. - Accountable for making decisions based on his/her educational preparation and experience in nursing.Company Overview:The Stehley Family has locally owned and operated Interim Healthcare in the State of Kansas for 42 years. Interim Healthcare of Topeka, Manhattan, and Lawrence is the only agency in these areas that offers the full continuum of care - which consists of Home Health, Hospice, Private Duty, and Staffing Services. Our Mission Statement is 'We Improve People's Lives', and that is the core of what we believe in here at Interim Healthcare. If you are looking to join a company that is growing & has a family culture, this may be the job you have been looking for! -Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.Benefits: -

• Locally Owned And Operated
• Health Coverage (If Full-Time Status)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Assignment to fit your Needs
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Free Education CoursesEssential Functions:
  • Performs assessments and procedures, which require substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences.
  • Develops working relationships with discharge planners and social service workers.
  • Assesses and reviews the matching of employee skills to client needs.
  • Assigns staff to in home clients and visits in home clients a minimum of every two (2) weeks to assess the client's health status, review/revise the nursing care plan, evaluate the quality of care being provided and review clinical notes.
  • Completes nursing assessments of all in home clients within specified deadlines.
  • Calls on contracts at regular intervals.
  • Provides new or continued services by cultivating and establishing rapport with members of the health care field.
  • Consults with institutional staff, client, family and physician in pre-discharge planning of the patient.
  • Obtains physicians plans of treatment and orders, and initiates their execution.
  • Submits a written report to the physician and renews physician's plan of treatment at a minimum of once every two (2) weeks.
  • Secures equipment and supplies and coordinates placement for use in the home.
  • Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
    • Registered Nurse with active license in the state(s) in which he/she practices.
    • Three (3) years of current nursing experience.
    • One (1) year management experience.
    • Evidence of current CPR certification for adults, children and infants.
    • Evidence of satisfactory TB and state required health status.
    • Preferred: - Community health and a wide range of Medical-Surgical experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: -
      • Able to work with people, function well under stress, use effective communication skills, set priorities, be flexible, use judgment, be creative and accept challenges.
      • Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace software.
      • Able to effectively communicate with clinical, non-clinical staff, patients and family/caregivers.
      • Able to provide proof of valid driver's license.
      • Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance, if responsibilities include driving own vehicle.
      • Meets applicable state and federal health screening requirements.
      • Pass federal and state required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
      • Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.Working Conditions & Physical Effort: -
        • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment but may require frequent visits to patient homes.
        • Work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
        • Work environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or hazardous materials.
        • Able to read and interpret technical instructions, visually and auditorially assess patients. - Requires normal, correctable vision and hearing.
        • Requires excellent eye-hand coordination, fine motor function necessary to operate equipment and prepare/calibrate medications and solutions.
        • Ability to work flexible schedule and/or evening hours as needed.
        • Ability to travel as needed.
        • Physical activity is medium and may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. and to stretch, bend, stoop, twist, stand, walk, sit, reach and climb stairs.

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