RN Case Manager - Home Health

UnityPoint Health; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Sign-On Bonus

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Osceola, IA seeks an RN Case Manager for Home Health to provide patient‑centered care in patients' homes. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the home health plan of care with physician direction and interdisciplinary collaboration.

You will conduct skilled visits, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate care while maintaining regulatory documentation and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
• Valid RN license in state(s) where providing care; Valid driver’s license with automobile insurance.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• CPR: Maintain a valid BLS Healthcare Provider Card with recertification.
• Minimum one year nursing experience caring for similar patient population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skilled home visits to assess patient condition, provide ongoing nursing evaluation, and deliver care aligned with individualized plans of care.
• Complete comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, identifying changes in condition and coordinating timely updates with physicians and the care team.
• Provide hands-on skilled nursing care, patient education, and caregiver training on disease management, medications, safety, equipment use, and emergency preparedness.
• Develop, implement, and continuously revise individualized care and discharge plans with measurable goals, ensuring patient and family involvement in all decisions.
• Promote patient safety and independence while proactively identifying risks for hospitalization and intervening to prevent avoidable complications.
• Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team, communicate updates, and ensure physician orders are obtained, followed, and documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including visit notes, time tracking, verbal orders, and OASIS assessments in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and interdisciplinary care coordination to support high-quality outcomes.
• Supervise home health aides and LPN staff as appropriate, ensuring safe, effective care delivery and proper documentation.
• Maintain productivity standards, participate in rotating evening/weekend coverage, and support a 24/7 care model while upholding professional communication and teamwork.

Education

Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses

Job description

Overview

$20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!

Shift: Monday - Wednesday + Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ rotating call/holidays)

Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a RN Case Manager - Home Health with UnityPoint at Home, you'll provide one-on-one care to patients with total autonomy over your role. With a flexible schedule and independence, our home care nurses are in charge of everything from patient admission to the care plan to discharge and make it possible for patients to receive care where they're most comfortable - in their homes.

The RN Case Manager - Home Health uses clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, teaching and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient's place of residence. The RN Case Manager - Home Health develops and oversees the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensure appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient. The RN Case Manager - Home Health delivers patient care directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skilled home visits to assess patient condition, provide ongoing nursing evaluation, and deliver care aligned with individualized plans of care.
• Complete comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, identifying changes in condition and coordinating timely updates with physicians and the care team.
• Provide hands‑on skilled nursing care, patient education, and caregiver training on disease management, medications, safety, equipment use, and emergency preparedness.
• Develop, implement, and continuously revise individualized care and discharge plans with measurable goals, ensuring patient and family involvement in all decisions.
• Promote patient safety and independence while proactively identifying risks for hospitalization and intervening to prevent avoidable complications.
• Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team, communicate updates, and ensure physician orders are obtained, followed, and documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including visit notes, time tracking, verbal orders, and OASIS assessments in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and interdisciplinary care coordination to support high-quality outcomes.
• Supervise home health aides and LPN staff as appropriate, ensuring safe, effective care delivery and proper documentation.
• Maintain productivity standards, participate in rotating evening/weekend coverage, and support a 24/7 care model while upholding professional communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses

Licensure/Certifications:

• Valid license as RN in state(s) where providing care.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Minimum Experience:

• One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

Other:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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