Case Manager-Home Health

This position is responsible for the overall coordination of Client Care. This includes the oversight of the planning, coordinating, organizing, and directing of the client’s plan of care. Responsible for developing, maintaining, improving and managing the coordination of client referral and services necessary to meet client needs.  In conjunction with the Administrator, Director of Clinical Practice, and Nurse Manager or Supervisor, participates in planning for present and future resources necessary for the delivery of quality cost-effective client care within the community in accordance with federal, state, and The Joint Commission requirements, and organizational goals.

This position will ensure the integration and promotion of the mission and philosophy of Renown Health and the agency and ensure quality and appropriateness of services as defined by Agency policy as well as state and federal guidelines. Effectively coordinate the day-to-day scheduling of activities to provide quality care. It is also expected that this position will assist in developing new programs and services, monitoring and evaluation of services; problem solve with staff regarding clients at risk; encourage discussion/understanding of ethical issues requiring committee involvement, participate in administrator on call rotation, and provide client care as necessary.

The HC Case Manager RN must function independently, providing the opportunity for developing standards, and providing oversight to the plan of care. The HC Case Manager RN is accountable for meeting budget guidelines as per management accountability standards.

The HC Case Manager RN acts as a change agent, inspires a shared vision and motivates the staff to provide care within the framework of a learning organization. The incumbent faces the major challenges of maintaining positive relationships between the physicians, the community, and the agency; for maintaining cost-effective, high quality client care; overseeing the quality management in relation to the client records; and working cooperatively with other departments to achieve Renown Health, Transitional Care Services, and Renown Home Health goals.

The incumbent will provide direct client care as needed. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meet standards of quality as measured by the Renown Home Health age specific competency standards.

This position does provide patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada. BSN preferred, not required. 

Experience:

One year experience as a Case Manager in Home Health agency required or one year as a Renown Home Health RN . Or 2 years clinical nursing experience required. 

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Nursing license.

Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.

Certification(s):

Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards.

Computer / Typing:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.