Home Health RN Field Case Manager

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one for full-time

100% coverage for preventive care—no c

Paid Time Off day one

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a skilled Registered Nurse for home health care, delivering direct patient care, assessments, and IV therapies. The role requires strong clinical judgment, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, an active Texas RN license (or compact state), and at least 2 years of RN experience, including 1 year with adult IV care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• 2 years RN experience with one year adult IV expertise.
• RN license in Texas (or BNE compact state).
• Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• BLS certification by AHA or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and patient observation.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Maintain accurate records and care plans.
• Participate in CQI and on-call rotation.

Skills

Patient care

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Care documentation

Team communication

Education

BSN preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. Evaluates outcomes of patient care and identifies discharge planning needs. Consults with other disciplines as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as necessary. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment, including med profile, care plan, communication notes, etc. Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs. Prepares, administers, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system (ie. peripheral IV start, implant cath, broviac, etc.). Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Performs phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection and point of care testing.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Experience

• 2 years of RN experience with one (1) year experience with adult IV expertise required.

Licenses and Certifications

• (RN) REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or BNE Compact State).
• (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT accredited course by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree - BSN

Experience

• Other RN experience including high tech and home health expertise preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of InterQual and TMF care criteria.

JOB DUTIES

Provides direct nursing care, including patient observation and delivery of prescribed treatments. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of home health patient needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points. Evaluates outcomes of patient care and identifies discharge planning needs. Consults with other disciplines as required. Adjusts nursing care processes as necessary. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure accurate record of treatment, including med profile, care plan, communication notes, etc. Provides instructions to patients/families for use of products and services utilizing nursing process to address learning needs. Prepares, administers, monitors, and discontinues IV fluids. Accesses IV delivery system (ie. peripheral IV start, implant cath, broviac, etc.). Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Performs phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection and point of care testing. Responsible for overall delivery of quality patient care that meets or exceeds established standards and provides assistance in activities to meet state and/or federal regulatory guidelines. Maintains safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established standards. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program. Provides supervisory visits for Home Health Aides and LVNs as required by state and federal regulations. Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy. Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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