Home Health RN Case Manager

Ohio Living•Cape May, NJ

10d

About The Position

The RN Case Manager - Home Health is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering quality home health care and services in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The role provides ongoing patient assessment and nursing care in homes and health care facilities, develops and oversees comprehensive care plans, manages symptoms, and coordinates with other healthcare providers. The case manager also maintains accurate patient records, supports quality improvement, and keeps current with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
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 according to the insurance carrier's underwriting standards.
Must be available for on-call coverage 24/7 for emergencies.
Must work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
Able to sit up to 4 hours per day, stand up to 8 hours per day, walk up to 6 hours per day, lift, transfer, push, or pull patients or equipment/supplies up to 50 pounds, and drive up to 6 hours per day.
May be exposed during the workday to falls, equipment burns, odors, cuts, infectious waste, and diseases or conditions including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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