Job Details
Job Location
Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Any
Description
Job Summary:

• Evaluate and admit patients to home care; develop plan of care and provide care to patient according to plan.
• Act as case manager making necessary adjustments in the patient's plan of care related to symptom changes and changes in care needs.
• Review and plan patient care and or discharge during scheduled case conference meeting and document accordingly.
• Act as liaison for patient/caregiver with MD and community healthcare partners.
• Strive to lower cost of care through managing mileage, supplies and visit scheduling.
• Completes all documentation related to patient contact, assessments, SOC, and recerts.
• Resumption of care and discharge according to policy.
• Maintain understanding of current home care regulatory guidelines.
• Provide on-call coverage for both home care and hospice as assigned.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree in nursing and currently licensed by the state of Alabama required.
Experience:
Minimal 2 years' experience in a hospital setting working in medsurg, critical care or ER. Previous home care or hospice experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Must exhibit strong critical thinking and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently and make independent decisions. Must be flexible in scheduling. Must be able to organize and prioritize a schedule to meet patient needs.