Case Worker - Home Care manages cases regarding utilization review, discharge planning, and patient services coordination. Collaborates with insurers, managed care organizations, referral providers, patients, and families to assist developing case management guidelines. Being a Case Worker - Home Care may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Case Worker - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Case Worker - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Responsibilities:
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor and evaluate patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to the care plan
- Educate patients and their families on managing their health conditions
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Document all patient interactions, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
Skills:
- Strong background in pediatrics, behavioral health, and acute care
- Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate and caring approach
- Proficient in conducting vital signs assessments and interpreting results
- Knowledge of physiology and ability to apply it in patient care
- Experience in diagnostic evaluation and interpretation of results
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, such as the ER or ICU
- Familiarity with managed care principles and practices
Qualifications:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of California
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in home health or a related field
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in home health, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $41.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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