RN Case Manager - Pediatrics

Overview

$10K Sign on bonus (external candidates)

UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, IA

RN Case Manager - Pediatrics

Part-time OR Full-time (benefits offered with both)

24 Hours / week OR 40 hours / week - flexible on desired hours

Monday-Friday day shifts + on-call / weekend rotation

Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager uses clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, teaching and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence.

The RN Case Manager develops and oversees the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient.

The RN Case Manager delivers patient care directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.

• Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health nursing services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Provides patient, caregiver and family counseling and education as indicated in the plan of care.
• Develops and continually updates a plan of care that specifies the care and services required to meet patient-specific needs determined during the comprehensive assessment and includes measurable outcomes that will occur as a result of implementing and coordinating the plan of care.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching patients and family members to understand the following as well as any additional education needs identified by the assessing clinician and / or physician :
• Treatment and disease management
• Medications purpose, use, side effects, potential adverse effects
• Proper use, safety hazards, and infection control issues related to the use and maintenance of any equipment provided
• Patient plan of care
• Emergency preparedness
• Provides the services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses and valid license as RN in state(s) where providing care.
• One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned
• Pediatrics case management experience ideal!
• Prevoius nursing experience and working in Peds
• Flexibility, ability to work independently and a team player
• Passionate about children's health care
• Comfortable working in the home with a variety of cases

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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