Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Home Health

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Home Health
• Schedule: Full-time, Days (Monday–Friday), rotating weekends

Description

An experienced RN case manager responsible for overall management of patients in a designated home health caseload, including direct care with a required visit productivity standard. Plans, organizes, and directs patient care services in accordance with current standards and regulations, coordinating the interdisciplinary team to implement the plan of care while managing visit utilization and controlling expenses. Supports hospice and palliative care needs and may assist with orientation, competency evaluations, and consultation to clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of patients and direct nursing care
• Plan, organize, and direct all patient care services for the assigned caseload
• Coordinate an interdisciplinary team to implement the established patient care plan
• Manage visit utilization and control expenses
• Use independent nursing judgment to ensure quality care and address unique problems
• Recognize hospice patients’ special needs and understand palliative care for terminally ill patients
• Identify unsafe or emergency situations and act appropriately
• Maintain required licensure and certifications

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• RN license for the State of California
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Auto insurance
• 2 years recent relevant experience
• Ability to function independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home care diagnoses
• Knowledge of safety and infection control principles
• Demonstrated clinical assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and significant others
• Ability to meet productivity standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Benefits available (details not specified).