Home Care RN Case Manager

Who We Are

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX – heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson’s commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

This position is Full Time working M-F 8am-5pm.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
• Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

The Home Care RN Case Manager is a professional nurse who coordinates and directs the home care patient’s care in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, etc.) based on individual needs. The Home Care RN Case Manager is responsible for independent management of the Home Care patient population requiring use of advanced assessment, teaching, and decision making skills. The Home Care RN Case Manager cares for a caseload of home care patients by evaluating the patient for appropriateness of home care needs and developing the plan of care in collaboration with the provider, caregivers, and Home Care IDG members.

The Home Care RN Case Manager provides follow up by evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and monitoring the patient and caregivers response to the plan. The Home Care RN Case Manager provides patient care based on provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and best practice. The Home Care RN Case Manager documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy.

The Home Care RN Case Manager attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings. The Home Care RN Case Manager performs on-call responsibilities.

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma of Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
• Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served.
• Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax machine, etc.).
• Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illness.
• Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.

• Experience with Home Care Home Base.
• Experience with smart phones and smart devices.

• Current Texas state license in appropriate discipline.
• Current American Heart Association CPR.
• Current Texas state driver’s license.
• Current auto insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• OASIS certified.
• Wound Care certified.
• Advanced education or certification in area of specialty.

• One year experience in a healthcare setting in respective discipline.

• Medical-Surgical experience.
• Experience in Case Management.
• Supervisory position in healthcare setting.
• Home Care or Hospice experience.