RN Case Manager

The ADON/Case Manager position assists with the day-to-day management of the nursing department by collaborating with the Director of Nursing to plan, organize and direct the Nursing Service of Colonial Manor Nursing Home. The ADON/Case Manager works under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, assumes responsibility for the Nursing Department in the absence of the Director of Nursing and, at times, serves as the charge nurse, the RN on-call, or the person in charge of Colonial Manor.

Is prepared by virtue of education and experience to plan, direct and/or give nursing care to assigned residents. Evaluates and promotes total resident care (physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual). Participates with all other departments in planning and implementing the nursing component of care and assists in the evaluation processes. Endorses the team concept of providing care through the various disciplines and assumes 24-hour accountability for the function of the unit including the delivery of nursing care, and for the nursing actions of employees: RN’s, LPN’s, TMA’s and CNA’s.

• Graduate of RN Nursing Program approved by State Board of Nursing. Has current RN licensure in Minnesota.
• Demonstrates leadership ability.
• Is skilled in oral and written communication.
• Possesses the ability to collaborate effectively with other health professionals, including community health care agencies.
• Capable of working closely with other departments within Colonial Manor in furthering the team concept of Long-Term Care.
• Possesses ability to communicate effectively with family members of residents and promotes a homelike atmosphere throughout the facility.
• Possesses strong communication, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrate ability to assess the physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial status of the residents and to plan/implement nursing care.
• Has teaching skills and is willing to teach and promote education.
• Keeps up to date on new developments in geriatrics and gerontological nursing through continuing education and readings.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding Long Term Care or the ability to learn state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of insurance or the ability to learn the variety of insurances used in Long Term Care, such as Medicare and the guidelines of qualifications.
• Must possess leadership skills, have the ability to make sound decisions and work under pressure.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented to complete daily tasks.

The ADON/Case Manager directs and provides professional nursing care consistent with the philosophy, policies and procedures of Colonial Manor Nursing Home, and with the Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice. Does performance appraisals of Nursing Staff when needed, in collaboration with and supervision by the Director of Nursing. Assists with developing and maintaining resident care plans. Participates in Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Pharmacy, Resident Care, Nursing Services, Policy/Procedure, Admissions/Discharge, and other responsibilities as assigned.

• Helps to develop and implement care plans through collaboration with residents, family and nursing team.
• Update Care Plan as needed and communicate to appropriate team members.
• Assures that nursing personnel caring for residents under her/his case management are following the resident’s care plan. Does teaching of staff of correct procedures.
• Collaborate with Charge Nurse daily;
  Utilize nursing process to assess residents’ status with a change of condition or concern identified.
• Implement a plan of action based on assessment criteria as needed and communicate with resident physician via fax or phone as needed.
• When needed, investigate/implements resident fall and incident reports efficiently and thoroughly to prevent more occurrences.
• Collaborates with Director of Nursing and Administrator on resident incidents bringing concerns/issues to the following meetings, IDT, QA, QAPI, Falls to assure that all incidents/safety needs are met within the facility.
• In absences of MDS coordinator, or when assigned, will be…