Nurse Case Manager - Home Care at Volunteers of America - National Services in Montrose, Colorado

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as Home Care Nurse Case Manager with Home Health of Western Colorado!




Home Health of Western Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Hourly Pay: $34.50 - $46.61 per hour including Pay In Lieu of Benefits and based on experience!



Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, and on-call hours



Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)


• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution


• Paid Vacation/Sick Time


• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Wellness program


• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)


• Short term disability


• Loan program


• Ministry Program

The Nurse Case Manager provides case management, coordination, supervision and implementation of professional and supportive services to patients/clients using nursing theory and process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.



QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing program with a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado.


• Current license as a RN in the state(s) of Colorado; Baccalaureate degree preferred.


• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, with a combination of long-term care dementia care or acute care. Home care experience preferred.


• Previous supervisory/management experience in a health care setting.


• CRP certified.


• Effective written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.


• Organizational, prioritization and time management skills.


• Knowledge of Home Health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.


• Twenty-one (21) years of age, meet the MVR organization standards, and have a valid driver's license in the state the facility is located in.


• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews client referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate.
  
  
  • Evaluates eligibility and appropriateness of resident for home care services.
  
  
  • Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per agency policy and standard guidelines.
  
  
  
  


• Performs client assessments based on agency standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services.
  
  
  
  
  • Applies standard nursing principles and practices to utilize a holistic approach to client care.
  
  
  • Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home.
  
  
  • Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapists, social services, pastoral care, supportive services), clients, and families in developing a comprehensive quality plan.
  
  
  
  


• Directs, plans and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in home care situations.
  
  
  
  
  • Observes for and identifies overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Makes decisions and/or recommendations that reflect consideration of immediate and long-range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services).
  
  
  • Confers with the clinical supervisor on a regular basis. Utilizes agency and community resources appropriately.
  
  
  • Monitors documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
  
  
  • Provides on-call support for clients per schedule.
  
  
  • Communicates with other disciplines/departments when required.
  
  
  
  


• Manages/supervises a team of RNs, LPN's, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides to provide effective and quality home care services.
  
  
  
  
  • Identifies the educational needs of team members and provides or recommends educational resources.
  
  
  • Performs or delegates in-home supervision of team members.
  
  
  • Leads regular team meetings.
  
  
  • Monitors the productivity of team members on a regular basis.
  
  
  • Identifies staffing needs and communicates this information.
  
  
  
  


• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.


• Performs job duties in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and professional and community standards.


• Provides care in accordance with state, federal, and JCAHO regulations


• Attends required in-services and completed assigned online modules.


• Performs other job duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services.

At Home Health of Western Colorado, our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing at-home care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member's contribution to the quality of our work.



Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".




Take pride in helping others and join us today!



At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.


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