Registered Nurse Case Manager

About Kids Home Care LLC•Pueblo, CO

2h•$82,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About Kids Home Health Care is seeking an RN Case Manager to provide skilled nursing care and coordinate home health services for pediatric patients and their families in Colorado Springs. This hybrid position combines work from home with in-person visits to patients’ homes. Remote responsibilities include case management, care coordination, and clinical documentation; field responsibilities include assessments, skilled nursing care, and supervisory visits. Flexible hours allow the nurse to organize the workday around patient visits, care coordination, and administrative responsibilities. The RN Case Manager works closely with physicians, caregivers, therapists, clinical leadership, case managers, social workers, and outside providers to develop individualized care plans and support safe, coordinated care at home. The role supervises LPNs and CNAs and reports to the Clinical Supervisor. The position is full-time and salaried, with annual compensation of $83,000–$87,000. Assigned on-call coverage and holiday visits may be needed.

Requirements

Active RN license authorizing practice in Colorado.
Strong clinical assessment and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with families and the care team.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient homes and service areas.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and coordinate admissions, including comprehensive assessments to identify nursing needs and determine appropriate services in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care with caregivers and physicians, based on physician orders and patient needs.
Provide skilled nursing services requiring specialized nursing knowledge and clinical judgment, following established procedures and the patient’s plan of care.
Evaluate care effectiveness, identify changes in patient condition, communicate concerns promptly to physicians and the clinical supervisor, and obtain and process updated orders as needed.
Complete timely clinical documentation for visits, assessments, physician orders, admissions, transfers, recertifications, resumptions of care, and discharges; complete OASIS assessments when applicable.
Coordinate services with case managers, therapists, social workers, outside providers, involved disciplines, and agencies; communicate at least every 30 days and document coordination according to agency policy.
Identify needs for therapy, social work, or paraprofessional support and coordinate referrals with the physician and appropriate supervisor.
Supervise LPNs and CNAs, complete and document supervisory visits, evaluate care, and contribute to required performance evaluations.
Educate and support caregivers and clinical staff to promote safe, consistent care, and delegate responsibilities appropriately within the scope of practice.
Coordinate discharge planning with families and the care team and provide the physician with a discharge summary when services end.
Promptly report patient incidents, complaints, incomplete assignments, and schedule changes; keep patient coverage and daily visit reporting current.
Attend weekly case management meetings, complete required education, and maintain clinical skills through professional development.
Manage a schedule balancing remote responsibilities and field visits, complete timely documentation, and participate in assigned on-call coverage and holiday visits when needed.
Perform responsibilities in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable requirements.