Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager

Act for Health•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Professional Case Management provides in-home care to former Nuclear Weapons Workers with chronic or terminal illnesses resulting from exposure to toxic substances while working for the Government. RN Case Managers conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, typically lasting 1–2 hours. Visits include physical assessments and vital signs, checking home safety related to medical equipment and supplies, filling weekly medication planners, and overseeing skilled and non-skilled caregivers providing care in the client’s home. The role offers one-on-one patient relationships and the opportunity to support clients’ health, quality of life, and peace of mind. The case manager creates their own schedule. The RN Case Manager provides direct care and case management for assigned clients; plans, implements, and evaluates care; coordinates client care conferences as needed; and serves as a local on-site clinical resource. The position collaborates with the regional director, other personnel, and staffing coordinators to address issues, improve services, and ensure staffing is appropriate to the scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and care complexity. The role also supports agency policies, nursing delegation guidelines, clinical documentation, personnel evaluation and training, performance improvement, and other clinical and administrative activities as requested. The stated standard rate is $42.00 per hour, with weekly pay and 100% of the hourly wage paid for drive time; shift differentials may apply where applicable. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), company-paid short-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved school of professional registered nursing.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) of practice.
At least two years of nursing experience, including one year in home care or a closely related field.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
One year of supervisory and/or case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and case management for assigned clients.
Conduct weekly in-home nursing visits, including physical assessments and vital signs.
Ensure home safety with medical equipment and supplies, fill weekly medication planners, and oversee skilled and non-skilled caregivers.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care provided.
Participate in, coordinate, and manage client care conferences as needed.
Serve as a local on-site clinical resource and support the fulfillment of clients’ home care needs.
Collaborate with the regional director and other personnel to identify and correct issues or improve services.
Collaborate with staffing coordinators on the appropriateness of staffing and scheduling within scope of practice, competencies, client needs, and care complexity.
Adhere to nursing delegation guidelines and agency policies.
Participate in interviewing, selecting, and evaluating clinical personnel as requested by the Regional Director.
Support personnel training, education, and competency validation.
Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in agency performance improvement initiatives, including quarterly medical record review.
Collect, document, and submit data on infections, occurrences, complaints, grievances, and performance improvement activities.
Perform and document supervisory visits as needed to facilitate problem resolution.
Review nurse shift reports for policy adherence and performance improvement opportunities.
Monitor home chart completeness, staffing timeliness after referral, and equipment tracking.
Assist with marketing activities, such as visiting clients or physicians to discuss agency programs, as requested.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.