Homecare with Heart·Youngstown, Ohio
The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides professional nursing care by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating home care needs for patients in the home setting. This role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive care, managing patient status changes, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
· Work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, social workers, and caregivers to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care to our patients. · Assess, plan, direct and evaluate each patient’s care plan to ensure it meets the patient's needs. · Manage emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. · Complete medication administration and treatment needs for all patients assigned. · Provide nursing care in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. · Prepare and maintain accurate and complete clinical and progress notes on a timely basis · Provides supervision and oversight to patient care. · Utilize the Electronic Visit Verification system. · Prepares physician orders as applicable. · Participates in continued education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings as scheduled. · Performs nursing assessments (initial and ongoing). · Maintains excellent assessment skills and clinical knowledge and expertise. · Notifies the physician and branch management of significant changes in patient status and obtains changes in orders as necessary. · Assumes responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. · Participates in branch on-call rotation as assigned. · Follow organizational policies and procedures regarding infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and use of protective devices as evidenced by documentation. · Performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Desired o Nursing supervisory/leadership experience preferred o Six months’ experience in home care preferred. License Requirements o Active RN state license o Valid drivers’ license o Current CPR certification SKILL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs. Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient. Able to work independently. Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization. Understands the concepts of home health and the role of the RN as a member of a full discipline health care team. *Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employment status Home Care with Heart is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. #MP123
Candidates must possess an active RN state license, a valid driver's license, and current CPR certification, with a preference for nursing supervisory/leadership experience or six months of home care experience. The role requires the ability to work flexible hours, function independently in various home situations, and maintain a strong commitment to the organization's mission.
Market context
RN case manager roles in Ohio are typically competitive because employers look for an active RN license, accredited nursing education, and at least one year of clinical experience, with home health experience often preferred. This role can appeal to nurses who want coordinated patient care work, and the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, compare your RN experience to the home health preference and be ready to show case management, communication, and care coordination examples.
