Home Health RN Case Manager

Adara Home Health•Ramsey, MN

5d•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 collaborates with clients, families, physicians and other members of the health care team to develop and implement goal-centered care plans that consider quality measures and the financial aspects of treatment. The RN provides skilled nursing care and clinical oversight to licensed clinicians and unlicensed personnel, while building and maintaining respectful professional relationships. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with an on-call rotation. The case manager 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 reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Ramsey, Coon Rapids, Circle Pines and surrounding cities. Care is provided in individual client homes and varied community settings. The work may involve transfers and lifting with adaptive equipment, and travel by car or public transportation in all types of weather. The stated physical demands are heavy: moving 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.

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 through a 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.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records related to providing health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including applicable Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General screenings.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to follow standards and procedures and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, effective care.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, establish 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
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 their effectiveness.
Collaborate with physicians, 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 when circumstances change.
Advocate for client safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
Meet documentation standards for accuracy, timeliness and compliance with 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, remain flexible and participate in the on-call process.