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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. PATIENT CASE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager POSITION SUMMARY The Patient Case Manager is a Professional Nurse responsible for maintaining the quality of patient care in accordance- with the agencies objectives and policies, through planning, coordination, implementing and evaluating the home health services provided. RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Coordinates and schedules the daily work load of each district utilizing agency personnel to their fullest capacity - 2.Provides daily supervision of field nurses and home health aides to assure the quality of services and maintenance of standards. 3.Reviews and investigates the clinical content, diagnosis, medical history, medications, fee status and other procedures of the record of patients under their supervision. 4.Directs staff toward the appropriate use of community resources. 5.Appraises performance at probation and annually with the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager. Provides the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services and Professional development of nursing, professional and health aide staff. 6.Identifies and evaluates nursing needs of the patient and appropriateness of home care by review of the initial intake screening form; prior to assignment of direct care staff. 7.Represents and participates in community related functions as necessary. 8. Assists with the orientation of new professional staff to agency policies and procedures. 9. Sees patients in the home setting as needed. 10. Takes on-call as directed. 11.Participates in audits, interdisciplinary team conferences and represents agency in the community as requested. 12.Submits to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager yearly self-evaluations, goals and objectives. 13.Reviews each nurse’s schedule for recertifications, discharges, and home health aide supervisory visits. 14. Reviews weekly schedule done by nurse for changes or updates. 16.Reminds each nurse to check Medicaid/Medicare eligibility information every month. Notifies M1S/Q.A. of any changes in status immediately. 17. Fills out the patient’s re-hospitalization referral/admission form sheet daily and gives to intake department with recertification date written. Review OASIS assessments, sign-up package weekly. l8. Does monthly management summary reports. Gives to Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager. 19. Ensure HIPAA guidelines and procedures are maintained. OCCASIONAL DUTIES May be requested by Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager to till in for the other supervisory staff when necessary. JOB CONDITIONS Home Health Agency Job Descriptions