RN Case Manager / Recertification Nurse - PRN for Home Health Agency | Defiance, OH - NW OH

Home Care Network•Defiance, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Care Network, Inc. is seeking an experienced PRN Home Health RN Case Manager and Recertification Nurse to provide case management, recertification visits, weekly medication setups, and other home health nursing services to clients across the far-West Northwestern Ohio region. The role serves clients in Defiance, Paulding, and Van Wert Counties and surrounding areas, with travel within a one-hour radius required and occasional travel up to two hours highly desired. Work is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The position is PRN or may be arranged as a contractor role; additional hours may become available as the agency grows, but are not guaranteed. The agency may support growth into part-time or full-time RN case management and other leadership roles. The nurse performs assessments and coordinates patient care, including starts of care, admissions, recertifications, transitional care, resumptions of care, clinical reviews, and other assessments and services. The role also includes supervising a multidisciplinary care team, communicating patient status and changes to the care team, and supporting orientations, in-service education, supervisory reviews, and State Surveys as needed. The nurse works closely with the Regional Program Administrator and Director of Clinical & Administrative Operations. Home Care Network is a Medicare-certified home care and home health agency providing patient and family support for Medicaid-eligible clients, including infants, children, adults, and seniors. The agency describes itself as nurse-owned and locally led, with a client-centered culture and quality and compliance support for caregivers and clinicians. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, with door-to-door mileage reimbursement and weekly pay by direct deposit. No overnight shifts, overnight travel, on-call duties, or required overtime are specified. Occasional early-evening and rare weekend visits may occur but are not required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license and ability to practice in Ohio.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
At least one year of experience in a home health or acute care setting, or equivalent experience.
At least one year of paid experience with a home health agency or in-home care provider, or equivalent.
At least one year of case management experience.
At least one year of experience in case management, admissions and discharges, wound care, PICC/PORT/IV care, transitional care, lab draws, OASIS and non-OASIS assessments, documentation, and field staff leadership.
At least one year of nursing supervisory experience.
CPR and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them before the hire date through the agency or an accredited third party.
Strong nursing, patient care, and confidentiality skills.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology.
Strong attendance and dependability record with previous employers.
Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the required service area, including travel within a one-hour radius.
Availability to accept most or all client care requests and support State Surveys; nights-only and weekends-only availability cannot be considered.
Reliable, accountable, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, respectful, and positive approach to work.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of home health or in-home care experience is preferred; two or more years of relevant experience is preferred in the qualifications section.
Two or more years of experience in both nursing and home health/in-home care are preferred.
Nurse supervision experience.
People management experience.
Peer or staff education and development experience.
Experience building relationships with client payors, case managers, and community entities such as AAA, DoDD County Boards, and the VA in Northwestern Ohio.
Experience in a supervisory role, wound care, lab draws, and OASIS assessments.
Willingness to travel occasionally up to two hours.

Responsibilities

Perform client assessments and direct, plan, and initiate appropriate actions in home care situations.
Provide case management, starts of care, admissions, recertifications, transitional care, resumptions of care, clinical reviews, and other assessments and services.
Complete weekly medication setups and recertification visits as needed.
Manage and supervise a team of RNs, LPNs, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides.
Document, communicate, and coordinate patient status and changes in condition with the care team.
Coordinate and communicate with physicians, agency staff, service administrators, caregivers, clinicians, clients, and clients’ families.
Promote personal safety and maintain a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Participate in new-hire orientations, in-service education, and supervisory reviews.
Provide input to training and education, care practices, and client outcomes.
Provide in-office State Survey support in the Perrysburg/Toledo office as needed, approximately 1–2 times per year.
Travel to clients across the assigned Northwestern Ohio service area.
Build relationships with client payors, case managers, community entities, and current and prospective employees, as applicable.