Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

_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