RN (Registered Nurse) Home Care - 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 HealthPER DIEM
POSITION (PRN)JOB 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/Afternoons (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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