RN Case Manager

**Overview** The **RN Case Manager** provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act (SNPA), agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice. The **RN Case Manager** provides nursing services in clients' homes in a manner consistent with Shepherd of the Valley's mission statement. This is a salaried position with flexible hours. **Shepherd of the Valley** is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling. - Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities. - We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services. **Responsibilities** - Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters. - Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of date and current scientific findings. - Provides skilled interventions aimed at achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period. - Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals and outcomes. - Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the personal and legal scope of practice. - Assesses skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment. - Teaches skills according the client's needs and within the context of the client's environment, value system, and physical/emotional status. - Administers medication. - Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences. - Communicates effectively in accordance with agency requirements. - Reports significant changes in client status to the physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs. - Maintains client records sowing systemic assessments, planning intervention, and evaluation. - Documents legibly and according to agency documentation guidelines and standards. - Initiates action to improve the quality of patient care. - Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. - Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members. - Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. - Assesses safety environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety. - Participates in ongoing, professional self-development and identifies needs for personal growth. - Participates in all mandatory education per agency guidelines. - Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the needs for additional training (infusion, specialized equipment, etc.). - Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities. - Supervises applicable home care team members. - Availability for on-call rotation as needed. - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Requirements** - Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in Home Health Care is required. - Must be a **Registered Nurse** in the state of **Ohio**. - Must have **CPR certification.** - Must have a valid driver's license and be an insured driver with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation. **Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?** Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan. - **Annual Performance Reviews** - **Insurance** - Medical, dental, eye and prescriptio…