Home Health RN Case Manager

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Ramsey, MN

14d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager provides direct care to clients in their homes and oversees and directs home health services in the community. The role works with clients, families, physicians and other members of the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered plans of care, taking quality measures and financial considerations into account. The case manager provides skilled nursing care, clinical oversight and education to licensed and unlicensed personnel, and builds respectful professional relationships. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position with an on-call rotation. The nurse manages their schedule during office hours and travels to clients’ homes for one-to-one care, which may last one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Ramsey, Coon Rapids, Circle Pines and surrounding cities. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license without revocation, suspension, limitations or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Proof of negative TB testing by Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test or chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history relating to crimes involving 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.
Critical-thinking skills and the ability to follow standards and procedures and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective client 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.
Ability to travel to client homes and provide care in a variety of community settings.
Ability to perform work involving occasional movement of 50–100 pounds, frequent movement of 25–50 pounds, and constant movement of 10–20 pounds.

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 and outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians or 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 as needs change.
Advocate for client safety by assessing the home environment, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, vulnerability or financial exploitation.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that complies with payer and billing requirements.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide skilled direct care to clients with varying ages, 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, remain flexible and participate in the on-call process.
Travel to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care.