Home Health RN Case Manager

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of St. George; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Working with a great team!

Job summary

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of St. George seeks a Home Health RN Case Manager to coordinate and manage patient care in a home health setting, delivering skilled nursing services and guiding care plans.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication, with autonomy and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. The position is PRN/Part-Time, primarily weekdays with occasional weekends, offering flexible scheduling and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Some home health or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify health care needs and update care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing care including wound care, meds administration, and patient education.
• Coordinate and supervise home health aides and other professionals involved in patient care.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and team members about progress and treatments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation, and agency policies.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care plans as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education programs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Description

The Home Health RN Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients in a home health setting, providing skilled nursing services and overseeing the implementation of care plans. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage patient care autonomously while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Schedule: PRN, Part-Time, Primarily Weekdays, Occasional Weekends

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Working with a great team!

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify health care needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of home health aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Perform regular evaluations of patient outcomes to assess the effectiveness of care plans and adjust them as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of home health nursing practices and regulations.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Some experience as an RN/LPN in a home health or related healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation system preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.
• Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

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