Admissions Registered Nurse

Home & Health Care Management•Sacramento, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Home & Health Care Management is Northern California’s oldest home health care agency, providing in-home care and case management to older adults, children, and people living with disabilities. The Admissions Registered Nurse performs intake and case management activities for applicants and participants, in their homes and through telehealth, to ensure their needs are met and to arrange appropriate referrals when there are gaps in services. The role includes assessing applicants and developing and implementing person-centered Plans of Treatment for enrollment in the HCBA Waiver, California Community Transitions (CCT), and Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). The nurse collaborates with CCT social workers and HCBA case management staff to support enrollment and continued participation. The position is based in the Sacramento office and serves Sacramento and surrounding counties. Work is approximately 20% direct home visits and travel and 80% telehealth visits, calls, and documentation in the office. This is an in-office role, not a remote position.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse license.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Eligibility for coverage under the company’s liability policy and a clean DMV report.
Own vehicle and proof of current auto insurance.
Proficiency with software programs and familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with people at all organizational levels.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
CPR certificate required within 30 days of employment.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Successful completion of a medical examination assessing, among other things, ability to move, visual acuity, and hearing acuity.

Nice To Haves

Discharge planning, home health, or hospice experience.
At least one year of work experience as an RN.
Inquisitive nature and analytical skills.
CCM certification.

Responsibilities

Review medical records, Plans of Treatment, health-service menus, medications, medical equipment, and community-based services to ensure that care and products meet clients’ medical needs.
Communicate verbally and in writing with providers, participants, health care departments, and HUD housing representatives regarding clients’ care needs.
Document face-to-face, telephone, and Microsoft Teams communications with clients, caregivers, medical providers, and social service agencies in the electronic health record, following departmental procedures.
Work with an interdisciplinary team caring for clients enrolled in the HCBA Waiver, California Community Transitions Program, Assisted Living Waiver Program, or Enhanced Care Management/Community Supports.
Track quality indicators and prepare reports to improve patient outcomes.
Coordinate with HCBA RN and Social Work Case Managers through Microsoft Teams, in-person meetings, or joint client visits as needed.
Conduct monthly participant visits by phone, Microsoft Teams, or in person.
Visit applicants and caregivers in person to complete initial HCBA Waiver assessments.
Address and communicate promptly with Department of Health Care Services Nurse Evaluators regarding deferred cases.
Identify service gaps and submit appropriate referrals to establish care.