Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union employment

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage patients in a home care setting. You will provide direct care, coordinate an interdisciplinary team, and ensure adherence to visit productivity standards within your assigned caseload.

The position emphasizes quality patient care, compliance with standards and regulations, and may involve orientation and staff consultations to support clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• RN required with CA license and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Two years of recent relevant home health experience preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall patient management and direct care within caseload.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain visit utilization and manage expenses according to productivity standards.
• Assist in agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and clinical consultations.

Skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patho-physiology knowledge

Safety & infection control

Clinical assessment

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Palliative care understanding

Productivity standards

Problem solving

Education

RN - California

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay

Position Overview

An experienced RN who is responsible for the overall management of patients, including the provision of direct care with a designated visit productivity standard. This position plans, organizes, and directs all patient care services for patients in the assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, ensuring the optimal degree of quality care is maintained. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the established plan of patient care and ensuring effective management of visit utilization and control of expenses. May assist in agency wide orientation, competency evaluations and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.

Education

• Other: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• DL-Valid Drivers License
• AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Typical Experience

• 2 years recent relevant experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
• Exhibits knowledge of patho-physiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses.
• Knowledge of basic safety and infection control principles.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to recognize the special needs of Hospice patients and others in the home.
• Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
• Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
• Must be able to recognize unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately.
• Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager.
• Objectively and effectively solves unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor.
• Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements.
• Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Physical Activities And Requirements

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $70.18 to $94.39 / hour