FTE RN CASE MANAGER-HOME CARE

Position Summary: Care Management: Performs clinical review for in-patients using established criteria.

Medical Records: Reviews open/closed charts, analyzes and interprets regulations from JACHO, NYS Health and Hospital Rules and Regulations.

Performance Improvement: Performs electronic medical record review using established criteria from NYS DOH Cardiac Services, CMS and/or JACHO. Medical record review may include abstracting a specific patient data on various diagnoses/procedures.

Assist in day-to-day operations of the Home Care Office and assists in the facilitation of quality patient care.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure: Licensed professional nurse or licensed practical nurse with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a hospital setting. Utilization review, clinical record and/or managed case experience desired.

Performance Improvement: Medication experience/certification required for LPNs.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of practice. Completes population specific competency annually on populations severed as identified in scope of care and services.

Special Equipment, Skills, or Other Requirements: Organizational, management and leadership skills. Competent in BLS/CPR rescues. Oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability for problem solving and conflict management. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Performance Improvement: Ability to analyze data and identify trends, patterns, and/or opportunities for improvement and inform manager/director. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, HPF, Midas and Eclipsys desire.

Work Environment and Hazards: OSHA category I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretion or secretions.

Performance Improvement: Office Environment. Exposure class II

Physical Demands: Moderate work: lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Heavy work: standing and walking. Some repetitive motion of eyes and wrists with writing or data entry.

Performance Improvement: Office setting, Light work: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying. Exposure to a CRT and repetitive motions (data entry)

Work Contact Group: All services medical staff, patients, visitors, contractors, vendors, and regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By: Coordinator/Manager and Director

Supervises: None

Career Path: Advancement to management position

Pay Range: $34.00-$40.00/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.