Ortho Nurse
(Home Care Case Manager/Visit Nurse)
Title: Ortho Nurse
Status: Full-Time
Contact: Kathy Tanner at 937-208-6489 or kltanner@PremierHealth.com
Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier Health Mission
We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.
The Premier Health Vision
Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.
The Premier Health Values
Position Summary
General Summary/Responsibilities:
The Home Care Case Manager (HCCM) or Visit Nurse is responsible for the provision and coordination of all components of home care services for patients. The HCCM visit nurse will provide care as ordered by the physician, follow policies, procedures, conditions of participation, and regularly report to their supervisor. The incumbent will facilitate the development and implementation of the plan of care as outlined by the physician. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for all required documentation related to the care delivered and will communicate pertinent information regarding the patient to all appropriate health care team members.
Scope/Span of Control: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: 0
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☐ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)
☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§ Current Ohio Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: One year clinical experience in acute care setting preferred
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
§ One year clinical experience in acute care setting preferred
§ Clinical experience must have occurred within the last three years unless employed currently in home care setting
§ If working as a specialist, documentation of the skills and certifications must be provided
§ Must be capable of standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 40 lbs.
§ Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision
Computer skills preferred
Home care experience preferred
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
Pulling |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Standing |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Other sounds |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Twisting |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reaching |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Near |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Walking |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Manual Dexterity |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Far |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Sitting |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Use both hands |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Vision Color |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Pushing |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Talking |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Concentrating |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Climbing |
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) |
Lifting <10 pounds |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Interpersonal Skills |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Stooping |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Lifting >10 pounds |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reading |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Kneeling |
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) |
Normal hearing both ears |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Thinking |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Working Conditions:
Organizational Standards
Essential Duties & Functions
Essential Duties & Functions:
The HCCM oversees the home care services provided to patients. This position interfaces with all levels of home care staff as is required by the Medicare Conditions of Participation and JCAHO.
Other Duties & Functions:
As assigned
The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
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