Location: Atlanta,GA, USA
* Candidates will also be required to travel to surrounding counties to see clients.
Visiting Nurse Health System is the largest non-profit Home Health & Hospice Agency in the State of Georgia!
Celebrating 75 years of active service, our mission is to improve the lives of those we serve.
If you're one of those people who won't settle for ordinary and want to be extraordinary by touching the lives of others, Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta may be the ideal career choice for you.
As the leading provider of home health and hospice care in Atlanta, we offer a great variety of highly rewarding job opportunities for unique individuals just like you. We understand that you want to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
As a member of our team, you can utilize your skills, share your compassion and rare talents to provide a full continuum of care in the comfort of a patient's home. In addition, you can apply your gifts by providing aging services and hospice care to adults and children.
Benefits:
* Medical Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
* 403B Retirement Benefits
* 6 Paid Holidays
* Mileage Reimbursement
* And more!
About the Position:
Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty by providing skilled casework services to selected caseloads or clients with special problems such as health disability or those at risk of nursing home placement; provides specialized casework services aimed at securing the client's overall well- being and maximum degree of independent functioning. Serves large geographic areas which may Traditional/ Enhanced EDWP Case Management XVIII-204 include one large county and/or many small counties which may involve extensive travel, and performs related work as required.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Monitors service delivery to individual clients to assure services are being provided as appropriate and effectively meets the client's needs.
* Continuously reviews, monitors, and updates the comprehensive care plan
* Researches and maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources.
* Participates in case conferences with the RN/LPN Case Management to discuss the plan of care as needed. Provides information on the availability of services, delivery options, and on the feasibility of implementing the service needs identified by the RN. In cooperation with the RN, determines the cost for implementing the plan of care for the client.
* Serves as the liaison between the assessment process and the effective delivery of direct services. Brokers the Traditional/ Enhanced EDWP services and implements the care plan.
* Arranges for non- Traditional/ Enhanced EDWP community-based services needed by the client.
* Documents case activity and service information.
* Communicates and coordinates with all agencies providing direct services to the client.
* Approves/denies providers' requests for increased services based on the care plan and needs of the individual. Limits amount and frequency of service in order to assure that costs do not exceed the limitations established by the Department of Community Health and the Department of Medical Assistance.
* Conducts personal contacts with each client monthly, by phone or quarterly site visits, in order to provide effective Case Management. Completes the 30 and 90- day CCP Review.
* Performs the monthly contact assessment in consultation with the client/caregiver.
* Develops the 30/90- day comprehensive care plan in consultation with the client, client's family and service providers.
* Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any client to APS if client does not live in a PCH, or to LTCO and ORS if client lives in a PCH. Reports information to the ALS family model provider, if appropriate.
* Arranges emergency services.
* Monitors the expenditure of funds for Title XIX waivered services in the planning and service area, in cooperation with the lead agency
* Requests redetermination of the client's level of care prior to its expiration or if there is a change of status, new services required.
* Advocates for the special needs of the functionally impaired population requiring community-based services.
* Maintains knowledge of the provider service standards for each Traditional/ Enhanced EDWP service.
* Meets with supervisor at least monthly to discuss and review cases
* Attends organizational meetings, and training as required
* Keeps supervisor informed of progress and problems associated with duties.
* Maintains knowledge of Case Management Manual and Provider Services Manual and revisions.
* Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience: Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field, with two years' experience in the human service or health related field, or Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field with at least two years' experience.
Certification: CPR Certification required.
Knowledge/Training: Must have the ability to effectively coordinate and communicate with members, EDWP service providers, general public and other team members. Be able to establish and sustain interpersonal relationships by having the knowledge of human behavior or gerontology. Must have the knowledge and skill in social and health service intervention techniques and methodology. CCSP/SOURCE knowledge required.
Computer Skills: Must be proficient with general use and functions of computer technology such as Basic Microsoft Applications, starting programs, using files and windows, navigation buttons and tool bars.
Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.