Registered Nurse Case Manager, Level 2

21hhs; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Pet insurance

Job summary

21HHS in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse Case Manager, Level 2 to oversee patient care and lead a team of nurses. In this role, you will implement the care plan, conduct assessments, and collaborate with physicians, ensuring high-quality care for patients in their homes.

The position offers flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement, and outstanding benefits, including a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000 annually plus bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year of home health case-management experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required.
• Experience supervising, mentoring nurses highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and execute the overall plan of care.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Oversee 2 nurses responsible for executing care plans.

Skills

Home health case management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Current CA RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest‑growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties—and we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties.

Full Time Registered Nurse Case Manager, Level 2

Anticipated Territory: Santa Cruz, CA Area

What you’ll do as a Registered Nurse (RN), Level 2 Home Health Case Manager:

• Utilize your outstanding clinical skills as you create, implement and execute the overall plan of care to promote wellness and prevent re‑hospitalization for patients in their homes.
• Oversee 2 nurses responsible for executing your care plan.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments such as start‑of‑care (SOC), evaluations, resumption of care and discharge planning.
• Assist and teach patients and their family/caregivers with wound care, blood draws, tube feedings, tracheostomy care, Foley catheters, congestive heart failure (CHF) management and medication education in the patient’s home.
• Perform a full assessment of the patient & family upon initial visit.
• Use assessment data to develop an advanced plan of care including rehabilitation.
• Work with patients and family one‑on‑one to achieve improvement and/or stability.
• Case‑manage patients’ care episodes with interdisciplinary clinical teams.
• Prepare clinical notes, orders and charting in a compliant time frame.
• Collaborate with physicians and agency staff to deliver the best care possible.

Why you Should Come Work for us Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Manager Level 2:

• Concierge for Case Managers: Dedicated resources assist with time‑consuming administrative tasks.
• Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours.
• Autonomy: No clocking in/out.
• Opportunity for advancement – multiple tiers for RNs including Admission Nurses, RNI, RNII and clinical leadership opportunities.
• Low turnover/High morale.
• Helpful software and communication tools.
• Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching, generous PTO, medical, dental, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), pet insurance and more.
• Competitive compensation with an achievable incentive bonus program.

To be a success as a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Manager, Level 2:

• One year of home health case‑management experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required; two+ years preferred.
• Experience supervising, mentoring nurses highly preferred.
• Current and unrestricted CA RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• High level of clinical knowledge in home health care is key.
• Experience with high‑acuity patients is a plus.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team required.
• Case‑management fundamentals required.
• Self‑directed.
• Empathetic.
• Critical thinker.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Organized.

Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 per year plus a $20,000 annual bonus paid quarterly. Starting pay will be commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.