Home Health RN Case Manager bei Choice Health at Home

About Company:

Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.

About the Role:

The Home Health RN Case Manager plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the home health setting. This position is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating services to ensure optimal health outcomes. The RN Case Manager acts as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources to facilitate seamless care transitions and promote patient safety. By monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as necessary, the RN Case Manager ensures compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Ultimately, this role contributes to improving patient quality of life while supporting efficient and effective healthcare delivery in the Corpus Christi community.

As a Home Health RN, you will:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs.

• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.

• Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary. 

• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding  self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.

• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

• Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

• Provide clinical directions to the Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.

• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.

• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.

• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.

• Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

Requirements

• Current RN License

• Valid Driver’s License

• CPR Certification

• Valid Auto Insurance

• At least 2 years of Home Health RN experience

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k with company match

• Health Savings Account

• Life Insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays 

• Mileage Reimbursement or company car if applicable after 90 days if all conditions and terms are met.