RN Case Manager Pediatrics

Allen Hospital

Waterloo, Iowa

Part-time, 2, 8 hour shifts/week

Day shift, 8am-5pm

The RN Case Manager uses clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, teaching and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence. The RN Case Manager develops and oversees the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient. The RN Case Manager delivers patient care directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

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Patient Care/Care Coordination

• Performs nursing assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching patients and family members to understand the following as well as any additional education needs identified by the assessing clinician and/or physician:
• Treatment and disease management
• Medications purpose, use, side effects, potential adverse effects
• Proper use, safety hazards, and infection control issues related to the use and maintenance of any equipment provided
• Patient plan of care
• Emergency preparedness

Education: 

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses and valid license as RN in state(s) where providing care.

Experience:

• One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

Licenses/Certiciations:

• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements. 

  Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

  Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.

  CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of current, frequently used medications, including modes of administration, actions and side effects.
• Competency in variety of nursing skills and ability to perform without supervision (NPWT, complex wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, ostomy care, chronic disease management assessment and teaching).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ability to navigate and perform basic use of Microsoft Office products.
• Maintains a reliable mode of transportation and has the ability to drive safely during all day and night hours and in all types of inclement weath