Specialty Geriatric Case Manager

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Mileage Allowance

• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs

• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health

• Access to Life Coaches & Financial Counseling

• Autonomy and the ability to establish relationships with your patients as you work one-on-one with them during home visits.

• Clinical mentorship opportunities for RN Case Managers

• Cross training opportunities in: Diabetes Care, Wound Care, Maternal Care, Cardiac Care, Infusion Care

• Retirement Savings Programs

• Employee Referral Program with Bonuses up to $10,000

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Relocation Assistance

• Employee Discount Programs

• Flexible Scheduling

SUMMARY

The RN Case Manager is responsible for the hands on delivery of comprehensive nursing care to a set of assigned patients. This involves the assessment of patient and family needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care, making updates in response to changing patient needs. The RN Case Manager identifies appropriate interdisciplinary services needed.

Innovative patient centered role that focuses on prevention of hospitalization and poor outcomes for surgical patients. Involves working with patients in their homes, interdisciplinary teams in the hospital and other community support.

Patient population is geriatric surgical population, both orthopedic and general. Requires patient education and ability to establish relationships with patients, providers and other clinical support.

STATUS: Full Time (40 hrs/week)

LOCATION: 330 Monroe Avenue

DEPARTMENT: Home Care

SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30a-5p

ATTRIBUTES

• A minimum of 2 years of home care, geriatric care, case management or similar experience, particularly with elderly populations, is essential.

• Master’s in Nursing: Healthcare Leadership or Geriatric NP preferred, BSN required

• Geriatric nurse case managers will work in various settings, including hospitals and patient homes. They need strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to effectively support their clients.

• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Rochester Regional Health Companies’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Develops or implements an interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on the needs identified during the assessment, with input from the patient (and their caregivers as applicable), in collaboration with the attending physician and other care team members

• Planning. Manages and coordinates patient care, including clinically complex cases, in a manner which ensures the efficient and effective delivery of appropriate services and community supports

• Communication. Communicates all changes in patient status and/or service needs to the appropriate care team member and ensures appropriate action is taken in a timely manner

• Documentation. Documents all patient care and coordinating activities per agency standards

• Compliance. Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures