Home Health RN Case Manager (10k Sign-on Bonus)

JOL HEALTHCARE•Leander, TX

1d•$90,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager provides skilled nursing care and case management to patients in their homes. The role assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized care plans, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. The RN Case Manager serves as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers to support high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. The position is based in Leander, Texas, and involves travel of up to 50%. The RN works in patients’ homes under varying conditions, with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. A flexible schedule may be required, and work hours may vary with patient needs and organizational requirements. The role requires prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving patients. The RN must manage stressful situations calmly and courteously and make timely decisions to meet patient needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
Current driver’s license.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Strong knowledge of nursing standards and Texas Board of Nursing regulations.
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal home care regulations and clinical documentation standards.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Proficiency in electronic health records and case management software.
Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Ability to manage stressful situations calmly and courteously and make quick decisions to meet patient needs.

Nice To Haves

Case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, and health status needs.
Develop, implement, coordinate, and revise individualized plans of care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide skilled nursing services, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and the plan of care.
Evaluate patient progress and nursing needs, monitor outcomes, and communicate significant changes to physicians and care-team members.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic procedures and monitor patient responses.
Coordinate patient care and transitions among hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, physicians, community resources, and home environments.
Integrate and manage physician orders, ensuring timely implementation and physician approval as required.
Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers on disease management, medications, treatments, safety, self-care, and discharge planning.
Initiate preventive, restorative, and rehabilitative nursing measures and make referrals to other disciplines or community resources as appropriate.
Advocate for patients’ access to appropriate healthcare services, resources, and support systems.
Supervise assigned LVNs/LPNs, home health aides, and other paraprofessional staff in accordance with regulatory and agency requirements, including competency evaluations when qualified.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation, assessments, care plans, progress notes, and case management records.
Monitor caseloads for compliance with payer requirements, physician orders, agency policies, accreditation standards, and applicable regulations.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal outcomes.
Follow infection prevention and control practices and maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment.
Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours nursing support as assigned.
Support the agency’s mission, values, and goals through professional conduct and patient-centered care.
Participate in required education, in-service training, competency validation, professional development, and QAPI initiatives.
Meet established productivity and performance standards and comply with professional nursing standards, ethical principles, agency policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.