Home Health RN Case Manager
About The Position
The Home Health RN Case Manager coordinates and manages patient care in a home health setting. The role provides skilled nursing services and oversees implementation of care plans, requiring clinical knowledge, strong communication, independent management of patient care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This is a full-time weekday position with Monday–Friday, eight-hour shifts. The role includes conducting patient assessments, developing and updating individualized care plans, delivering nursing care, coordinating other care providers, communicating with patients and care teams, maintaining regulatory and documentation compliance, evaluating outcomes, and participating in quality improvement and continuing education.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, squat, and walk for prolonged periods during home visits.
- Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
- Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
- Ability to work in varied home environments, including stairs, tight spaces, and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set by the department supervisor or manager.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatigue.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience.
- Knowledge of the OASIS documentation system.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, identify healthcare needs, and develop and update individualized care plans.
- Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Coordinate and supervise home health aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members about patient progress, treatment plans, and concerns.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
- Evaluate patient outcomes regularly and adjust care plans as needed.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of home health nursing practices and regulations.
- Make home visits and maintain attendance and timeliness according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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