Case Manager

Job description

The Case Manager is a qualified registered nurse with the ability to provide and oversee the care of assigned patients and associated staff in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care per state Practice Act. In this role, you will report to the Director of Nursing/Director of Patient Care Services/Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor/Clinical Manager. Duties/Responsibilities: Develops, delivers/implements, revises, and evaluates individualized patient-centered care plans under the supervision of a physician Provides case management to an assigned group of patients and ancillary staff Understands and submits required data collection sets (OASIS, PAR, etc.) and other documentation as requested by the state and/or, federal government and insurance payers within required timeframes Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs per state and payor requirements Acts as an advocate for patient welfare and coordinates care between patients, their families/caregivers and/or their authorized representative, the agency and other healthcare providers/facilities/ outside agencies Furnishes those services requiring substantial specialized...