RN Case Manager with hospital or hospice experience preferred
A DON type position with Case Manager duties and role
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This position requires confidence, independent action, initiative, a sense of urgency, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. A well-suited candidate can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and come up with practical ideas for dealing with them. The responsibilities are broad in scope, encompassing a wide variety of activities requiring rapid shifts in priorities. This person must be and enjoy the following:
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A faster-than-average pace; ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and in detail
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Strategic, big-picture thinking backed by an added focus on the tactical aspects of the work Setting and achieving specific standards, an emphasis on schedule and quality
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Primarily task focused, with collaboration required occasionally
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Independent decision maker who follows physician orders and plan of care, while maintaining nursing scope of practice
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Ability to follow up closely and critically for standards and schedule
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Capable of delegating and teaching to other(s)
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Seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Vocational Nurses. Job duties include but are not limited to:
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Focus on the medical needs and treatment of patients in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel
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Patient assessments
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Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies
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Coordination of care
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Health promotion and teaching
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Training of family members
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Are You the Right Candidate?
Qualifications:
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Licensed as an RN or LVN in the state of Texas
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Minimum 1 year experience, preferred 2 year experience
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Clean background and criminal record
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Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
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Ability to work independently and in collaboration with Director of Nurses
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Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations, The Joint Commission preferred
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Physical ability to walk, lift, bend, kneel, see, hear, and speak clearly
