Case Manager (RN) Home Health

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus

Total rewards program

Job summary

Duke HomeCare & Hospice, part of Duke University Health System, seeks a dedicated home health nurse to provide compassionate care to patients in their homes across central NC.

You will deliver skilled nursing services, perform assessments, educate families, and coordinate discharge planning, ensuring compliance with NC regulations and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN encouraged after two years of service.
• Current RN license in North Carolina or compact state.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Valid drivers license and current automobile insurance coverage.
• 1-2 years of med-surgical, critical care, or home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, nursing scope of practice, and infection control standards.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work independently in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document professional nursing care in home settings using the nursing process in accordance with North Carolina regulations and agency standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver effective care.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and care plans to support outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Coordinate care including case management responsibilities, discharge planning, and OASIS assessments tied to reimbursement and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN encouraged after two years

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke HomeCare & Hospice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Qualityof Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

What you can expect

Location:

Territories varied through 9 counties in central NC

At Duke Home Health, you are able to meet patients where they are. By working as a home health nurse, you help keep patients out of the hospital and in their homes where they are most comfortable. Duke HomeCare and Hospice provides innovative, team-based care focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients, families, and the communities served. In this role, you will connect patients to the right level of care at the right time.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday - 8 hour days

Incentives & Total Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 for eligible applicants.
• Commitment Bonus: Available for eligible applicants.
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more here.

How you will make an impact

• Deliver and document professional nursing care in home settings using the nursing process in accordance with North Carolina regulations and agency standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver effective care.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and care plans to support outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Coordinate care including case management responsibilities, discharge planning, and OASIS assessments tied to reimbursement and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.

What you will need

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN encouraged after two years of service.
• Current RN license in North Carolina or compact state.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance coverage.
• 1-2 years of med-surgical, critical care, or home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, nursing scope of practice, and infection control standards.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work independently in home settings.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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