Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
About The Position
Kettering Home Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide home-based nursing care under the direction of an attending physician. The role combines one-on-one patient care with leadership in coordinating care as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting compassionate, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. The nurse works with patients and their families throughout the recovery process and helps patients receive care in their preferred environment. The RN Case Manager is accountable for assessing patient condition and managing the plan of care. The position includes clinical care, patient and family education, safety oversight, supervision of nurse aides and LPNs, coordination of multidisciplinary services, and completion of clinical documentation in line with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines. Nurses work autonomously and are expected to manage time efficiently, follow state scope-of-practice requirements, and communicate schedule or availability changes. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is based on pay per visit; mileage reimbursement and bonus opportunities are offered. The agency describes schedules as flexible and provides support from scheduling through patient admissions.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
- At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in the applicant's name as a driver.
- Ability to meet all physical demands of the position.
- Compassionate communication and a positive attitude.
- Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Attention to detail, observance, and ability to follow directions.
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
- Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and prioritize visits for high-risk patients to help reduce re-hospitalizations.
- Oversee and supervise the total care of patients provided by nurse aides and LPNs.
- Manage multidisciplinary care, as applicable, and promote continuity through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Educate patients and family members about disease processes using teach-back methods.
- Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to support optimal patient care.
- Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Communicate changes in schedule or availability to schedulers or supervisors.
- Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Bonus opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off for eligible teammates
- Opportunity to participate in a 401(k)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
