Case Manager-Home Health

Position Purpose

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 home health interdisciplinary team and the patient's medical provider, directs home health episode of care to ensure positive patient outcomes and compliance with federal, state, and The Joint Commission requirements and excellent nursing practice.

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 for patients as defined by Agency policy as well as state and federal guidelines. Effectively coordinates the day-to-day scheduling of activities to provide quality patient care. The HC Case Manager RN must function independently, providing the opportunity for developing standards, and providing oversight to the plan of care.

The incumbent will provide direct client care daily. 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.

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.

• 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: At least one year of acute care experience and/or one year of home health or hospice preferred.
• License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license. Valid State of Nevada or California driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.
• Note: Fingerprints must be able to pass Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DBPH) background checks upon hire and every 5 years per State of Nevada Revised Statute (NRS 449.123) to remain in this position.
• 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, and complete online benefits enrollment.