Care Manager

Nursing Care:

• Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients.
• Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs.
• Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care
• Deliver highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need.
• Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities include: utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit.
• Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage
  Communication:
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice.
• Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames
  Education:
• Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community
• Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs
• Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment
  Job Knowledge
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.
• Currently licensed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
• A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
• Current BLS CPR certification required.
• Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients