RN Home Care Case Manager — $10K Sign-On Bonus

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Home Care Case Manager RN for full-time day shift in East Stroudsburg, PA. The role coordinates care for a home-based patient caseload, develops and revises care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures high-quality outcomes and appropriate CMS-aligned documentation.

The position requires an NLN-approved nursing program, RN licensure in PA/NJ, and ability to travel to assignments. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program.
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a care team.
• Exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload of patients as per agency standards.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
• Knowledge of Conditions of Participation.
• Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy.
• Highly skilled in verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• AHA - American Heart Association Within 30 Days and RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or DL - Driver's License_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the delivery of care for an assigned case load of patients who are receiving services in the home setting in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Initiates, reviews, evaluates, and revises the established plan of care in collaboration with the physician, interdisciplinary team for appropriate care plan progression aimed at achieving patient goals, quality metrics, and level of care transition.
• Works in collaboration with other network entities to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care and care progression.
• Responsible for completing data collection as per CMS regulation with a high level of accuracy that reflects quality outcomes measures and appropriate financial reimbursement for services.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings.
• Collaborates with the physician.
• Determines the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation.
• Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.
• Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family centered approach.
• Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
• Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy.
• Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals.

Skills

Verbal & nonverbal communication

Time management

Caseload management

Independent work

Regulatory data collection

Care coordination

Home health experience

Education

Specialized Diploma NLN approved

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Nursing degree

Tools

EMR platforms

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Home Care Case Manager RN for full-time day shift in East Stroudsburg, PA. The role coordinates care for a home-based patient caseload, develops and revises care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures high-quality outcomes and appropriate CMS-aligned documentation.

The position requires an NLN-approved nursing program, RN licensure in PA/NJ, and ability to travel to assignments. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.