RN Case Manager

Ambercare – an Addus family company - Las Cruces, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Cruces, NM

About the position

Ambercare is seeking an RN Case Manager to join their Las Cruces team, responsible for managing patient and family caseloads. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care delivery. The position offers competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including assessment, eligibility determination, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs.
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for coordinating optimal care.
• Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports, and prepare care plans timely.
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in care plans.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement