Community Case Manager, RN - Community Case Management

Job Description

Job Description

Community Case Management

Community Case Manager, RN

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Candidate must be a clinically competent registered nurse. The CCM nurse works with patients to educate them on chronic disease management in the patient’s home. This position will also have a special focus on diabetes education. Candidate counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service programs, supervises and teaches other nursing personnel. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing currently licensed in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Provides education to patients/family on chronic disease processes
• Provides direct consultation using in-depth clinical knowledge and skills in area of Diabetes to groups and individual patients with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes and Pre Diabetes patient
• Assists in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program as well as Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
• Receives and assesses referrals from referring providers.
• Consults with multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate care for patients and families.
• Documents patient care activities in patient medical records
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinate patient care with appropriate disciplines.
• Physician consultation for changes in patients' condition.

Requirements

• Registered nurse with two years of experience in delivering nursing care
• Current CDCES/CDE or willingness to obtain certification
• Analytical abilities and sound nursing knowledge.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.