RN,CaseManager,HomeHealth

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley **Position Overview:** An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise. **Job Description** : **EDUCATION:** Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DL-Valid Drivers License AUTO-Automobile Insurance **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** 2 years recent relevant experience **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care. Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses. Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills. Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home. Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner. Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient. Must be able to recognize unsafe or eme