RN Case Manager - Home Health
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ rotating on-call/weekends)
Job description
Overview
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ rotating on-call/weekends)
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 develops and oversees the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and ensures appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient.
Responsibilities
- Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health nursing services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
- Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Performs nursing assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan.
- Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Provides the services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Provides patient, caregiver and family counseling and education as indicated in the plan of care.
- Delivers quality care and completes clear, concise and accurate clinical documentation of care provision in accordance with home health conditions of participation (CoPs), various payer home health coverage criteria, accreditation standards, professional standards for discipline/credential and the home health plan of care.
- Maintains competence in OASIS data collection and documentation and submits all initial and corrected assessments according to CMS guidance and agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses and valid license as RN in state(s) where providing care.
Licensure/Certifications: Valid Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of practice; Driver's License; Auto Insurance.
Experience: One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses
- Valid Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of practice
- Driver's License
- Auto Insurance
- One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.