Registered Nurse Case Manager - Home Health

Visiting Nurse Health System; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 72,248 - 108,372; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

401b Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager for Home Health in Georgia to coordinate care for a caseload, ensuring care meets quality standards and utilization guidelines. The RN Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates plans of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the home setting.

This role requires a compassionate, skilled nurse who thrives in a home-based environment and values patient education and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold current Georgia nursing licensure.
• CPR certification is required and essential for patient safety.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations as applied to home health care.
• Ability to manage time effectively and assess patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care by assessing patient needs with the interdisciplinary team.
• Modify and update care plans as patient conditions change and evaluate effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and self-management.
• Complete and submit OASIS documents and visit notes within VNHS timeliness guidelines.
• Communicate changes in patient status to physicians and team members, and document appropriately.
• Offer emotional support and connect patients/families with MSW and community resources.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs per VNHS policy.
• Participate in SOC/ROC conference calls and weekly team conferences.
• Deliver 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 and manage caseload to optimize productivity.
• Precept newly hired nursing staff and communicate with office staff regarding patient status.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Clinical assessment

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Nursing degree

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse Case Manager – Decatur, GA

Who are we?

Caring for Atlanta for over 75 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 .

Salary: $72,248 - $108,372

• 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: Loganville, GA

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.