Nurse Case Manager (CHHA) - Mandarin or Cantonese

Valence-Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Girling Health Care of New York, part of the Valence Care family, is hiring CHHA RN Case Managers for our Brooklyn Office. You will manage home health nursing services, coordinate with physicians, and ensure quality patient care in accordance with CMS/DOH guidelines.

The role requires NYS RN license, BSN preferred, CHHA experience, and strong communication skills. Starting salary $110K–$115K with opportunity for growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or equivalent nursing degree
• Current RN license in NYS required
• CHHA experience required
• Spanish/Chinese language proficiency preferred
• Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical nursing experience
• Experience with EMR and basic computer applications (Word, Excel) preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Confidentiality and professional conduct maintained

Responsibilities

• Assess adults and geriatric patients in home health settings
• Plan and manage provision of professional and ancillary home health services
• Update care plans with patient/caregiver input and physician coordination
• Complete documentation per CMS/DOH policies
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for care and authorization
• Monitor quality of care and participate in QI activities
• Discharge planning in collaboration with the care team
• Maintain compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Communication

EMR

Spanish language

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license NYS

Tools

EMR systems

Word

Excel

HHAX

EVV

Job description

Girling Health Care of New York

Part of the Valence Care family of home healthcare agencies

Now Hiring: CHHA Registered Nurse Case Managers

Girling Health Care of NY is looking for an experienced and reliable CHHA RN Case Managers for our Brooklyn Office. The Nurse Case Manager is responsible for the case management of quality home care services rendered to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Competent to apply age specific criteria as appropriate. Responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with adults and geriatrics.
• Plans, implements, manages and evaluates the provision of both professional and ancillary home health services to ensure that all patient needs are met, and quality care is provided in accordance with Federal, State and agency guidelines.
• Establishes and updates the care plan with written input from the patient/caregiver, physician, and other multidisciplinary health team members.
• Completes all required documentation according to agency policy and in a timely manner which includes interdisciplinary referral form, 485, OASIS, interim physician orders and coordination notes.
• Familiarity with MLTCP and commercial payer requirements for care
• Manages the activity of the multidisciplinary team providing care to patients as well as ensure that all visits scheduled and provided are authorized and covered by a physician in order.
• Reviews reports, evaluates ongoing patient care needs, and communicates those needs to the physician.
• Contact/follow up with physicians and other patient care providers when necessary to assist with care coordination.
• Participate in staff/team meetings as required.
• Maintains an ongoing responsibility for assigned caseload
• Maintains proficiency in clinical and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and independent problem-solving skills to initiate appropriate interventions about patients’ psychosocial and/or physical impairment.
• Facilitates the care of the patient in the home setting by utilizing appropriate community resources, counseling and teaching patient and patient’s family and advocating on behalf of the patient.
• Communicates case load and patient care issues to the Clinical Manager Supervisor.
• Updates the Home Health Aide plan of care, communicates with Home Health Aide Coordinator.
• Develops, implements, and carries out a discharge plan in conjunction with the Primary field, patient/caregiver and members of the health care team. Interprets agency policy for patient and patient families.
• Ensures that all visits made have prior authorization if required by the patient’s managed care insurance company. Works collaboratively with Auth team
• Monitors the quality of therapeutic service through written and verbal communications with all disciplines. Participates in performance improvement activities, team meetings, and orientation as requested.
• Participates in case conferences and/or clinical rounds to provide guidance to care, while reinforcing best practices.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program/PIP as designated or assigned.
• Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop appropriate interventions to achieve the clinical and functional goals of assigned patients.
• Documents accurately, timely and completely in patient’s clinical record in accordance with CMS/DOH regulations.
• Write an accurate and concise clinical/progress note that reflects implementation of the plan of care and the patient’s response to that plan of care.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
• Reports all suspected violations to Supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
• Performs other nursing activities as directed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must be compliant with conditions of participation for Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing is required. BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license with NYS Department of Education required.
• CHHA experience required.
• Mandarin, Cantonese or Spanish language proficiency is preferred to effectively communicate with the patient population served.
• Minimum of 1 year recent medical/surgical nursing experience required.
• Experience in Long Term and/or Acute Care Facility preferred.
• Experience with Public/Community Health preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR and computer applications (Word, Excel) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, email, HHAX, EVV, and electronic case-management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive consumer information.
• Dependable, professional, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Strong team player mentality is required.

Starting Annual Salary: $110K - $115K

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based based on race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteranstatus, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, orlocal law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.