Home Health RN Case Manager

Ohio Living; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Home Health RN Case Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver quality home health services. You will ensure care aligns with standards, regulations and patient needs in home and facility settings.

The role emphasizes comprehensive care planning, care coordination and active communication with the care team, patients and families, including weekend/on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license for the state of Ohio.
• One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet.
• Proficiency with EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive care plan addressing current needs.
• Notifies appropriate team members if patients need additional services.
• Follows nursing standards and agency home health protocols.
• Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition.
• Oversees implementation of the patient’s plan of care and evaluates effectiveness.
• Audits and maintains patient records per policies and regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement projects as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN

Home health care

Care management

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

RN license (Ohio)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Ohio Living

Home Health RN Case Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The RN Case Manager - Home Health is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality home health care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Care Management and Service Delivery - 70%

Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patient in homes and health care facilities. Ensures an accurate evaluation of patient needs, develops and implements a comprehensive care plan that addresses current needs. For home health, identifies when patients need or qualify for additional services and notifies appropriate team member or team leader.

Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for home health.

Provides quality plan and symptom management for the comfort of patients.

Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs.

Assesses patient and caregiver needs and provides education when necessary.

Commitment to high quality customer service for internal and external customers.

Oversees the implementation of the patient’s plan of care. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on an ongoing basis.

Quality and Compliance Management - 30%

Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.

Participates in quality improvement projects as needed.

Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third party payers.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.

Experience

One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing required.

Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.

Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day

Standing - Up to 8 hours/day

Walking - Up to 6 hours/day

Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds

Driving - Up to 6 hours/day

Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled

On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies

Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day

Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional

May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day

Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

Ohio Living is a leading not-for-profit senior living organization in Ohio, offering comprehensive services across multiple communities, including housing, healthcare, and hospice care.

9200 Worthington Rd, Suite 300, Westerville, Ohio 43082, US