Re: HELP...I need advice for new CM to HH
Solid med surg experience and working with other disciplines like PT, OT, ST MSW in real world patient settings is an important part of effective home health field work, much less case managing patient needs.
I hate to say it, but as an OR nurse straight out of school and no good old fashioned floor nursing, most hiring managers are gonna have to stretch to consider you.
I would knock out a year of awake patient care first in a hospital. Something with lots of IVs, Wound-Vacs, post ortho or surgical care type work.
Home health may be cake at times, but killer assessment skills, sharp critical thinking and the ability to identify real patient needs is something you must have to excel.
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