Home Health RN Case Manager

Ohio Living; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Home Health in Ohio. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality home health care, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient assessment, care plan development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Strong OASIS experience, EMR proficiency, and a valid Ohio RN license are required; some travel to patient homes is expected.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Ohio RN license required.
• OASIS experience is required.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Internet access essential.

Responsibilities

• Care management and service delivery for patients at home or in facilities (70%).
• Develops and implements comprehensive care plans per patient needs.
• Audits patient records and ensures regulatory compliance and quality.
• Accurate documentation and coordination with team members.

Skills

OASIS experience

EMR familiarity

Education

Ohio RN license

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Internet

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Our intention is to have employees 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, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the 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 TasksCare 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.QualificationsEducationCurrent unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.ExperienceOne year experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency required.OASIS experience required.Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.Other RequirementsMust 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 RequirementsSitting - Up to 4 hours/dayStanding - Up to 8 hours/dayWalking - Up to 6 hours/dayLifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 poundsDriving - Up to 6 hours/dayWork weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduledOn-call availability - 24/7 for emergenciesSubject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work daySubject to patients with various disease processes - OccasionalMay be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work dayRisk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I