RN Case Manager - Home Health

CNSCares•Oak Ridge, TN

just now•$76,000 - $85,000

About The Position

SUMMARY The RN Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of coordinated care for a patient and/or an assigned group of patients. Additionally, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical care activities within the area the Case Manager services.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in each state where patient care is supervised
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
At least one (1) year of staff scheduling experience
At least one (1) year of Case Management experience
Valid Driver’s License
Active RN License
Criminal background
Driving Record

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience strongly preferred
Department of Labor (DOL) / EEOICPA experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides accurate and complete documentation with rationale to ensure reauthorization of patients.
Delivers services in the field or away from assigned office 50% of the time. Field activities include tasks such as in-home RN scheduled visits, attending physician appointments.
Assists in the implementation of the Plan of Care (‘POC’) and any amendments to the POC as needed.
Conducts the orientation of new staff and coordinates them starting in patients’ homes.
Serves as a resource to new staff for training and follow up after training to ensure staff satisfaction and retention.
Submits all nursing documentation timely per company policy
Completes assigned chart reviews as assigned within established time frames and follows up and councils’ staff on documentation issues as necessary and ensure documentation is turned in on time.
Establish and promote a collaborative relationship with patient, physicians, payers, and other members of the healthcare team.
Assist authorization team to collect and communicate pertinent, timely information to payers to ensure reauthorization of patient’s home health care services.
Actively involved in the process improvement activities to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
Participates in assigned quality assurance committee(s) and interdepartmental projects when needed or requested.
Demonstrates current knowledge of Payor policy and procedure(s).
Assist with state survey preparation and implementation and act as the back up administrator as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.