Home Health: RN Case Manager (SE Metro)

Lifespark Careers•Hastings, MN

16h

About The Position

The Home Health RN Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs Lifespark services while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Lifespark best practices. The role includes completing starts of care, developing and updating care plans, supporting client satisfaction, supervising and engaging caregivers, and assisting with onboarding. The nurse draws on community and care-team resources to plan and direct services for individuals and families in their homes and communities. This full-time position serves the Southeast Metro area, including Hastings, Afton, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Cottage Grove, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, St. Paul Park, Rosemount, Eagan, Woodbury, and surrounding areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a rotating weekend every sixth weekend. The stated annual wage range is $88,000–$90,000, depending on experience, with mileage reimbursed at 72.5 cents per mile.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN experience in health care.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Minnesota nursing license.
Must pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check based on Lifespark company policy.

Nice To Haves

Home care or hospice experience.
Medicare Skilled Nursing experience and a basic understanding of OASIS.
Experience in customer service or a direct member-contact field.
Experience supervising caregivers.
Knowledge of Medicare Home Health and Hospice regulations.
Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, ACHC standards, and private payer practice.

Responsibilities

Assess clients and families to determine home care needs, including physical assessments and health histories.
Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
Initiate and revise plans of care as client status and needs change, establishing goals and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Include clients and families in care planning and counsel them on nursing and related needs.
Provide direct client care, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and provide health care instructions as appropriate.
Identify discharge-planning needs and implement discharge plans before the client’s discharge.
Act as Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Manager and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Build rapport with clients, clinicians, partners, and the community; support professional team communication and resolve or escalate customer-service concerns.
Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicate client needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Coordinate care plans with community health-related contacts.
Complete care-plan documentation on time, by 10 a.m. the following day.
Follow rules and regulations governing registered-nurse responsibilities and complete assigned orientation and annual training.
Participate in Lifespark’s Event Management process, including reporting, escalation, and investigations.
Promote workplace safety through real-time coaching and participation in safety-awareness training.
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Manage client supplies and ensure the appropriate DME provider is used.
Schedule and keep member appointments.
Organize travel efficiently and accurately document mileage in the EMR.
Perform other duties as assigned.