RN Case Manager-Home Health

UnityPoint Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Top benefits package

401K matching and PTO

Job summary

UnityPoint Health, a leading health system, seeks a Home Health RN Case Manager to deliver skilled nursing care directly in patients’ homes. You will develop and manage personalized care plans with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, promoting safety, quality outcomes, and patient-centered support.

This role blends autonomy and teamwork, guiding care delivery, applying evidence-based practices, and helping patients achieve improved health, independence, and a positive home care experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in state(s) of practice.
• BSN and/or MSN preferred.
• BLS certification required or within provided time frame.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skilled home visits to assess patient condition and deliver care per individual plan.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments, coordinate updates with physicians and care team.
• Provide hands-on nursing, patient education, and caregiver training on disease management.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Case management

Education

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Job description

• Job ID: 186561

• Area of Interest: Nursing


• Sign On Bonus: $10,000


• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1


• Department: SN Visits- HC- WL


• Shift: M-F 0800-1630, Rotating Evening/Night/Weekend/Holiday Call


• Job ID: 186561

Overview

As a Home Health RN Case Manager, you deliver skilled nursing care directly in patients’ homes, using clinical expertise, assessment, and teaching to promote safe, high-quality outcomes. You develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered support. This role combines autonomy and teamwork as you guide care delivery, apply evidence-based practices, and help patients achieve improved health, independence, and an exceptional home care 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 and valid license as RN in state(s) where providing care required.


• BSN preferred.


• MSN preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned required.


• Two (2) years of home care experience preferred.


• Two (2) years of nursing experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license required.


• Dual licensed positions must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.


• Valid driver’s license required.


• Valid Auto Insurance required.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire through the American Heart Association.


• Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical – Oasis Answers required.


• IA & IL DependentAdult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required within 90 days of hire.


• IA & IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required within 90 days of hire.


• ANCC certification in area applicable to home care patient populationpreferred.

• Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Board Certified


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