Overview
The Registered Nurse Case Manager coordinates patient care, care planning, and case management services throughout the home health episode. This position collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to assess needs, implement plans of care, and promote quality patient outcomes. The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides skilled nursing services, supports continuity of care, monitors compliance with clinical and payer requirements, and ensures accurate clinical documentation. The role serves as a key clinical resource to patients, families, and healthcare team members while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Case manage assigned patients and provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
- Implement, develop, coordinate, and document individualized plans of care.
- Provide skilled nursing care utilizing infection prevention and control practices that protect patients and staff.
- Assess home health patients to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs through patient evaluation, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Promote continuity of patient care through accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with payer requirements and agency standards.
- Demonstrate professional growth, clinical competency, and commitment to quality patient care.
- Promote organizational philosophy, clinical standards, and administrative policies.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities and provide support to patients and families as assigned.
- Conduct and document patient assessments, including completion of OASIS assessments as applicable.
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise and provide direction to home health aides and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs).
- Responsible for assuring patient safety.
- Complete and document patient assessments, including OASIS assessments as applicable.
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely implementation of the plan of care.
- Monitor patient progress and revise care plans as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, and agency documentation requirements
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Current CPR Certification.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting; home health experience preferred.
- Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
- Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
- Knowledge of OASIS assessment requirements preferred.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Hepatitis consent/declination.
Benefits/EEO
What We Offer You
- Competitive Wages
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
- Rewards & Recognition Program
EEOC
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.