Home Health RN Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Hutchinson, MN

5d•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. Working with clients, families, physicians, non-physician practitioners, and the home health team, the RN develops and implements goal-centered plans of care that account for quality measures and financial considerations. The role includes clinical oversight of licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel, client advocacy, education, care coordination, and maintaining respectful professional relationships. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. 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 to provide one-to-one care, with visits that may last one to three hours. The position is based at the Hutchinson, Minnesota office and serves Hutchinson and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and community settings.

Requirements

Currently hold an unrestricted Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license; the license must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
Have at least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Provide proof of negative tuberculosis testing by Mantoux skin test, a single TB blood test, or chest X-ray.
Have access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple business stops each day.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Have U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records related to the 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.
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills, follow standards and procedures, and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective care.
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Be able to build and maintain professional relationships.
Have excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Have basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.
Meet the physical demands described for the role, including occasional lifting or moving of 50–100 pounds, frequent 25–50 pounds, and constant 10–20 pounds; client care may involve transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment.
Be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather and adapt to a variety of environments and community settings.

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 effectiveness to achieve positive outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, non-physician practitioners, and the home health team to develop and update each client’s home health plan of care at least every 60 days or when circumstances change.
Advocate for client safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, vulnerability, or financial exploitation.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets 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 client 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 effective and appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, and participate in the on-call process.
Travel to client homes to provide one-to-one care and serve clients in Hutchinson and surrounding cities.