RN Case Manager / Recertification Nurse - PRN for Home Health Agency | Van Wert, OH - NW OH

Home Care Network•Van Wert, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking an experienced PRN Home Health RN Case Manager and Recertification Nurse to provide services to clients across far-western and northwestern Ohio. The work includes case management, starts of care, admissions, recertifications, transitional care and resumptions of care, clinical reviews, assessments, weekly medication setups, and other nursing services. The nurse may also support new-hire orientations, in-service training, supervisory reviews, staff education, and State Survey activities as needed. The role involves coordinating with physicians, agency staff, administrators, other caregivers and clinicians, and clients and their families. The position is PRN/as-needed, with an initial schedule of 1–2 weekly medication setups and 1–10 recertifications per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Occasional early-evening or weekend visits may occur but are not required. No overnight shifts, overnight travel, on-call duties, or overtime shifts are required. The schedule can be customized around availability and travel preferences, and additional hours may be added over time. Travel within a one-hour radius across the service area is required; willingness to travel occasionally up to two hours is highly desired. The Northwest Ohio Regional Office in Perrysburg is available to RN Case Managers as needed. This role works closely with and reports directly to the Northwest Ohio Regional Program Administrator and Director of Clinical & Administrative Operations. The employer describes potential career advancement as the agency grows, including possible Part-Time or Full-Time RN Case Manager work and leadership roles; additional hours and advancement are not guaranteed. The role is offered for a long-term employment relationship, and contractors or contracted arrangements will also be considered. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, paid weekly, with round-trip/door-to-door mileage reimbursement. Home Care Network, Inc. is a Medicare-certified, nurse-owned and locally led home care and home health agency serving Medicaid-eligible infants, children, adults, and seniors. The agency describes its culture as client-centered and focused on patient and family wellbeing, with quality and compliance support and training for clinicians and caregivers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license and ability to practice in Ohio.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
At least one year of paid experience with a home health agency or in-home care provider, or equivalent; experience in a home health or acute-care setting or equivalent is also specified.
At least one year of case management experience.
At least one year of experience in case management, case admissions and discharges, wound care, PICC/PORT/IV care, transitional care, lab draws, OASIS and Non-OASIS assessments, documentation, and field-staff leadership.
CPR and First Aid certifications, either current or obtainable before the hire date through the agency or an accredited third party.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to travel to surrounding counties; travel within a one-hour radius is required.
Strong nursing, patient-care, and confidentiality background.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology.
Reliable attendance and dependability track record with previous employers.
Professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, accountable, reliable, honest, friendly, accommodating, respectful, and positive approach.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of home health or in-home care experience is preferred; the qualifications section also states that two or more years of both relevant experience types are preferred.
Nurse supervision or people-management experience.
Peer or staff education and development experience.
Experience building relationships with client payors and case-management entities, including AAA, DoDD County Board, and VA, as well as current and prospective employees in Northwest Ohio communities.
Experience in a supervisory role, wound care, lab draws, and OASIS assessments.
Willingness to travel occasionally up to two hours.

Responsibilities

Perform client assessments and direct, plan, and initiate appropriate actions in home-care situations.
Manage and supervise a team of RNs, LPNs, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides.
Provide case management, starts of care, admissions, recertifications, transitional care, resumptions of care, clinical reviews, and other assessments and services.
Complete weekly medication setups as assigned.
Document, communicate, and coordinate patient status and changes in condition with the care team.
Coordinate care and communicate with physicians, agency staff, service administrators, caregivers, clinicians, clients, and clients’ families.
Promote personal safety and maintain a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Travel to clients across the designated Northwestern Ohio service area.
Provide new-hire orientations, in-service training, supervisory reviews, and input on training, education, care practices, and outcomes as needed.
Provide in-office State Survey support as needed, approximately 1–2 times per year.