Home Health RN Case Manager

Ohio Living • Toledo, OH

9d

About The Position

The RN Case Manager - Home Health is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering quality home health care and services in compliance with company standards and federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. The role provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities, evaluates patient needs, and develops and implements comprehensive care plans. The case manager monitors care plan effectiveness, coordinates with other health care providers, supports patients and caregivers through education, and identifies when additional services may be needed. The position also maintains accurate patient records, participates in quality improvement, and stays informed about regulatory, accrediting, and payer requirements.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• At least one year of experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide nursing care in homes and health care facilities.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Identify when home health patients need or qualify for additional services and notify the appropriate team member or team leader.
• Follow current nursing professional standards of practice and agency-approved home health protocols.
• Provide quality plan and symptom management to promote patient comfort.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and needs to other health care providers.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs and provide education when necessary.
• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
• Oversee implementation of patient care plans and evaluate their effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
• Audit and maintain current, accurate patient records using laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies and applicable guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of requirements from regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed