This position works with our Director of Nursing and Branch Manager out of our well-established BrightStar of St Croix Valley office and is responsible for providing care management services in a home care environment in the East Metro (Washington County and St Croix County).
The Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the care provided to our clients as directed by BrightStar Care and our Joint Commission accreditation quality and safety guidelines. A typical day may include performing new client assessments, reassessments, overseeing the care of existing clients, medication reconciliation, wound care, and care coordination with skilled service organizations and hospices. Compassion, patience and an outgoing personality are qualities that will build trust and a level of comfort with families. The Case Manager will work primarily in the field and rarely spend time in the main office. Travel in Washington County required.
Benefits:
Competitive pay ranging from $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance available
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Case Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act
Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing and/or personal assistance needs
Assists with the intake of new clients and informs potential clients of our services and differentiator
Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and counsels client and family on nursing related needs
Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care
Assists in the development of organizational goals and agency performance improvement activities
Administers agency policies and procedures
Assists with assessing the competency of staff to promote quality, continuity and safety of client care
Provides information to be used for statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organizational activities
Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws
Promotes home health referrals in the health care community
Position Requirements:
Education and Experience
Registered nurse with current unencumbered license to practice professional nursing in Minnesota and (Wisconsin is a plus)
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required. Two (2) or more years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred
Excellent Computer Skills, 100% Digital Charting
Flexibility and good time management skills A MUST
Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
Experience with, or desire to, participate in marketing and sales a plus
Comply with accepted professional standards of practice
Excellent interpersonal skills
Analytical/Critical thinker and problem solver
Excellent customer service skills
Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image
Case management skills a plus
Ability to travel including weekends, nights and holidays if necessary
Understands regulatory compliance such as OSHA and HIPAA
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Experience Required:
RN, Graduate Nurse
Specialization
RN
Our office services Washington County, the northern tip of Dakota County, and parts of St. Croix County.
Hours per week:
up to 40 hours
This Job Is:
A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely
No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity