Homecare - Clinical Case Manager

MGA Homecare•Springdale, AR

5d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Clinical Case Manager oversees assigned home care personnel and supports safe, effective patient care. The role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinates implementation of each patient’s plan of care, and provides clinical instruction and re-education when needed. It includes direct supervision of field LVNs/LPNs/RNs as required by state guidelines, and education and support for patients, families, and caregivers. The Clinical Case Manager communicates relevant occurrences and information to clinical leadership, reports suspected abuse or neglect as mandated, and works with the Clinical Supervisor and Director of Clinical Services to address concerns. Office responsibilities include developing and implementing physician-directed treatment plans; completing timely, accurate clinical documentation; and reviewing documentation for completeness and payer requirements. The position also interviews and evaluates potential clinical field staff, participates in quality improvement and risk management, attends agency-sponsored education, and supports the company’s mission, ethics, and goals. Clinical oversight includes assigning patients and personnel, coordinating patient care and referrals, continually assessing patient needs, and ensuring individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated. Base salary is $75,000–$85,000.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, flexible, and skilled in organization and time management.
Knowledge of cost management for clinical services.
Current CPR card and current health certificate, as applicable.
Current state driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a Home Health or Acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned home care personnel and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinate communication and implementation of each patient’s plan of care.
Instruct, train, and re-educate staff on clinical skills and procedures when necessary.
Directly supervise field LVNs/LPNs/RNs in accordance with state guidelines.
Provide support, guidance, and education to patients, families, and caregivers.
Communicate occurrences and pertinent information to the Clinical Supervisor or Director of Clinical Services.
Report suspected or observed child or adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the proper authorities as mandated.
Collaborate with clinical leadership to resolve client and clinical concerns in a timely manner.
Develop and implement physician-directed treatment plans and complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
Review clinical documentation for completeness and to ensure it reflects skilled services and meets payer requirements.
Interview and evaluate potential clinical field staff to assess competency and promote safe patient care.
Participate in continuing quality improvement and report incidents, injuries, infections, and other risk-management matters.
Participate in agency-sponsored continuing education in-services and conferences.
Make patient and personnel assignments; coordinate patient care and referrals; assess patient needs; and ensure individualized plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated.
Support and execute the company’s mission, ethics, and goals.