RN (Registered Nurse) Home Health - Mercy Health - PRN
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthPRN (Per Diem)
Position11 VISITS PER MONTH, 1 WEEKEND DAY PER 6 WEEK SCHEDULE
PERIOD, 1 HOLIDAY PER YEARJOB SUMMARYThe Case Manager possesses
strong clinical and critical thinking skills. Utilizes leadership
skills in coordinating care and providing home care services to our
patients. Provides compassionate quality care and produces positive
outcomes for their patient population. Demonstrates the ability to
manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities and
providing amazing patient care and experiences.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONSThe Case Manager is accountable to the Clinical Manager.
The Case Manager works with minimal supervision to assess, plan
implement and evaluate patient care. Demonstrates leadership
qualities including time management, verbal and written
communication skills, listening skills, problem solving, decision
making, priority setting, work delegation and work organization.
The Case Manager supports agency policies, procedures, protocols,
and standards of nursing practice recognizing each person as an
individual. The Case Manager promotes positive patient experiences,
demonstrates the agency's core values, and exemplifies the agency's
philosophy in daily work activities, promotes and maintains
effective relationships and communication in all professional
endeavors. Effectively communicates with clinical managers and
members of the care delivery team. Provides oversight of LPN and
HHA if applicable and completes required supervised
visits.Demonstrates strong clinical, assessment, and critical
thinking skills. Responsible for delivery of competent and quality
care in the homes of patients that conforms with agency policies
and procedures. Responsible for coordination of care for home care
patients and results in positive quality outcomes for the patients
served. Responsible for providing great patient experiences.
Wellness and self -management for the patient. Serves as an
integral link between the patient and access to community-based
resources. (DME, supplies, infusion, community resources, SW,
etc.). Conducts admission and follow up visits according to the
plan of care.The case manager develops, establishes, implements and
evaluates an individualized plan of care for patients that
corresponds with physician's orders. Performs assessments of
patient's needs, condition, environment, and consults with other
health team members and updates the plan of care as necessary.
Maintains ongoing responsibility for assigned case load. Provides
teaching to patients, families, and caregivers. Participates and
communicates in scheduled case care conferences with the health
care team. Responsible for oversight of patient case load, visit
frequencies, orders, insurance authorizations, and overall
coordination of care for assigned patient. Monitoring delivery of
services by the other team members, directing care toward the
achievement of outcomes. Adheres to productivity standards set
forth by the agency. Schedules patient visits weekly and
communicates schedule plan to team assistant and communicates any
changes to the plan. Develops, implements, and communicates
discharge plan in conjunction with the patient, caregivers, health
care team, and physicians.Proficient and competent in completing
assessment and required OASIS documentation. Completes all required
documentation timely, per agency policy, procedure and
requirements. Demonstrates an understanding of documentation and
assessment to quality outcomes and reported measures. Demonstrates
financial stewardship and complies with agency budget. Uses agency
equipment and supplies as required with cost effectiveness in
mind.Attends and participates in staff meetings. Participates and
contributes to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
projects. Demonstrates behaviors that are in line with Mercy Health
mission, values, and standards of performance. Acts as a
collaborative team member and promotions team work across all
disciplines. Demonstrates knowledge with regulatory requirements
and practices as guided by CMS, JCAHO, ODH and other regulatory
entities. Adheres to productivity standards set forth by the
agency.EXPERIENCE:Required : RN currently licensed to practice
nursing in the State of Ohio. AD, BSN or diploma degree from an
accredited program in nursing is required. Certified in basic CPR.
Valid driver's license.Preferred : 1 year recent acute care or home
care experience preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPerforms repetitive
tasks/motions; Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds;
Hears normal conversation; Have good manual dexterity; Have good
eye-hand-foot coordination; Have clarity of vision: Near ( 20" -
20'); Distinguish colorsPHYSICAL DEMANDSPlease indicate the
activity's level of frequency that applies to this position using
the following frequency scale:1 = Not at all within shift (0%)2 =
Occasionally within shift (1-33%)3 = Frequently within shift
(34-66%)4 = Continuously within shift (67-100%)Standing = 3;
Walking = 2; Sitting= 1; Balancing = 2; Reaching above head = 3;
Lift/Carry > 50 lbs 50 lbs = 3; Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. = 2;
Lift from waist = 1MENTAL REQUIREMENTSReads and interprets
written/oral instructions; Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes
work and works independently; Defines and understands issues and
problems; Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating
the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and
understanding; Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or
written communications; Makes decisions which have significant
impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside
immediate work unit; Organizes thoughts and ideas into
understandable terminology; Must be flexible and able to adapt to
changeWORKING CONDITIONSPeriods of high stress and fluctuating
workloads may occur; General office environment - May be exposed to
limited hazardous substances or body fluids; Potential exposure to
infectious organisms; May have periods of constant interruptions;
Prolonged periods of working alone may occurThis is NOT an office
position. This is a field clinician who is seeingpatients in the
home.Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our
opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable
medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible
spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to
retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational
AssistanceAnd much more Benefits offerings vary according to
employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift:Days (United
States of America)Department:Home Care- Youngstown Home
Care/DME/HospiceAll applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic
information, or protected veteran status, and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to
view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for
Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin,
Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email .
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to
request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment
selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team
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