Home Health RN Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Golden Valley, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager provides direct skilled nursing care to clients in their homes and oversees and directs home health services in the community. The role collaborates with clients, families, physicians and other health care team members to develop, implement and update goal-centered plans of care, considering quality measures and the financial aspects of treatment. The case manager provides clinical oversight, delegation and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel, and builds respectful professional relationships. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. The RN manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes for one-to-one care visits that may last one to three hours. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and is based out of the Buffalo, Minnesota office, serving Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and varied community settings. The work may involve client transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment, and requires driving or using public transportation in all types of weather. The listed physical demand is heavy: moving 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, without revocation, suspension, limitations or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Proof of negative tuberculosis testing by Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test or chest X-ray.
Dependable automobile access for travel to multiple business stops each day; valid driver’s license and current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of any conviction and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Critical-thinking skills and the ability to follow standards and procedures and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities and complete necessary duties.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values in professional working relationships.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Collaborate with physicians, non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update each client’s plan of care at least every 60 days or more often when needs change.
Advocate for client safety by assessing the home environment, creating and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
Complete documentation accurately and on time, in compliance with payer and billing requirements.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical acuity levels and diagnoses in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Coordinate care with families, caregivers, community resources and other health care team members.
Provide clinical oversight, delegation and leadership to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel.
Ensure appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule, adapt to unexpected changes, remain flexible and participate in the on-call process.