Case Management RN
Dalton, Georgia
Hamilton Medical Center

Case Manager (Registered Nurse), Dalton, Georgia

Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Location: Dalton, Georgia

Shift and Schedule

• Day shift, 3x12 hours (8:00 to 17:00), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation
• Night on-call expectation: call starts Friday at 5 pm and runs until Monday at 8 am, including responsibility for call visits and any scheduled visits that fall on the weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• One year of case management experience, with case management experience within the last year
• One year of hospice experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid driver's license
• Intimate knowledge of intermediary requirements and other third-party payers in the care of the terminally ill

Job Duties and Work Setting

• Works in patients' homes within the facility's service area, with a flexible schedule to meet patient needs
• Responsibilities include case management, nursing care, and skills such as maintaining records, responding to correspondence, and recommending solutions to problems
• Works under stressful conditions, including death pronouncements, and irregular hours

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking, with the ability to lift and move patients
• Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

Pre-Assignment Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal check with SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Work authorization: E-Verify proof or attestation
• Health: Physician statement for physical exam within the last 12 months; negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year of start, or TB questionnaire if applicable; 9-panel drug screen (instant drug screen acceptable) within 30 days of start
• Immunity: Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella documentation (vaccines, titer, or history, with declination or booster options per facility policy)
• Influenza: Flu vaccine or approved exemption required from 10/31 to 3/31; declination is not acceptable
• Fit test: Completed onsite during orientation
• References: Two professional references within 2 years of start
• Documents: Employment application or resume, skills checklist, and a government-issued photo ID to carry during client hours
• Competency: Competency exam, with a passing score per facility standards