Registered Nurse Case Manager

Visiting Nurse Health System Inc; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

On-call rotation

PTO and Paid Holidays

403b Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) in Decatur, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager for Home Health. The role coordinates care for a caseload, ensuring quality standards and utilization guidelines, with a focus on patient education and family engagement.

The RN Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care plans to optimize outcomes in a home-based setting. Requires GA RN licensure and CPR, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or BSN preferred).
• Hold current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Prior home health experience preferred for PRN roles.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and funding source regulations for home health care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with physician orders and interdisciplinary input.
• Modify and update care plans as patient conditions change and evaluate effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, self-management, and prevention of hospitalizations.
• Complete and submit OASIS documents, visit notes, and other required records within VNHS timelines.
• Communicate patient status changes clearly to patients, physicians, and team members.
• Offer emotional support and connect patients/families with MSW and community resources as needed.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs per VNHS policy and ensure care plans meet patient needs.
• Participate in SOC/ROC calls and weekly team conferences.
• Deliver high-quality home health care in alignment with VNHS policies and nursing standards.
• Maintain competencies through in-services and continuing education.
• Schedule visits to optimize productivity and manage caseload.
• Precept newly hired nursing staff and coordinate with office staff on patient status.

Skills

Home health care

Care coordination

Patient education

Time management

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/AA/BSN)

Job description

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Registered Nurse Case Manager

Full Time Decatur, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1326

Salary Range: $72,248.00 To $108,372.00 Annually

Registered Nurse Case Manager – Decatur

Who are we?

Caring for Atlanta for over 78 years, Visiting Nurse Health System is a leading, non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. We pride ourselves on helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. We offer not just a job but also purpose, impact, and the chance to care deeply for people in the comfort of their homes.

Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. We look not only to achieve but also to maintain exemplary patient and employee satisfaction levels. VNHS is dedicated to continuing our investment in strong community partnerships, providing coordinated care solutions, developing a top-performing workforce, and innovating technologies to improve affordability and access to patient care. We aim to be an organization where healthcare professionals not only prefer to work but also can grow as professionals. For more information on our organization, please visit us here .

Every day, we strive to display our four core values, and we are looking for top-tier clinicians who embody them not only in their professional life but also personally.

• Respect & Integrity - We practice the highest ethical standards and honor our commitments. We are fair, transparent, honest, and person-centered in all our actions. We value the beliefs and opinions of our diverse community of patients and employees.
• Excellence - We are committed to delivering the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated efforts of every team member. We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do and strive to be leaders for others to emulate.
• Stewardship - We enhance the lives of those we serve through responsible planning and management of the resources entrusted to us, with each of us contributing toward a shared purpose.
• Care – We will provide compassionate person-centered care while respecting individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs

Job Overview

Visiting Nurse Health System is hiring an RN Case Manager for Home Health who coordinates care for a caseload of patients, ensuring care meets quality standards and utilization guidelines. The RN Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates comprehensive plans of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position demands a compassionate, skilled nurse who thrives in a home-based environment and values patient education and family engagement.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders by assessing patient needs and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Modify and update care plans as patient conditions change, regularly evaluating their effectiveness.
• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, self-management, and strategies to prevent complications such as hospitalizations.
• Complete and submit OASIS documents, visit notes, and other required records within VNHS timeliness guidelines.
• Communicate changes in patient status clearly to patients, physicians, and team members, and document appropriately.
• Offer emotional support and connect patients/families with MSW and other community resources as needed.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs per VNHS policy, ensuring care plans are in place and meet patient needs.
• Participate in SOC/ROC conference calls for new or resuming patients and in weekly team conferences.
• Deliver competent, high-quality care in the home, adhering to VNHS policies and nursing standards.
• Maintain required competencies through in-services and continuing education.
• Schedule patient visits efficiently in accordance with orders and manage case load to optimize productivity.
• Precept newly hired nursing staff and communicate effectively with the team and office staff regarding patient status or concerns.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rotating participation in weekend and holiday on-call

Location: Decatur

You’re Perfect for the Position if you:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or BSN preferred).
• Hold current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and valid CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Have prior home health experience if applying as PRN staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and funding source regulations as applied to home health care.
• Exhibit advanced clinical nursing skills and comfort collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Have proven decision-making, time management, and interpersonal skills, functioning independently in a home environment.
• Are proficient with computers and basic technology for documentation, email, HR systems, and online training.

Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedule
• Pet Insurance

Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients!

Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Visiting Nurse at 404-215-6100.