RN Case Manager, Home Health
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About the Company
CenterWell Home Health, a part of CenterWell, specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive home care. Their services are designed for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Care teams at CenterWell Home Health are multidisciplinary, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. The collaborative goal is to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence, enabling them to lead healthier and happier lives.
CenterWell, a Humana company, is committed to creating patient-centered experiences. It stands as the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and the fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager. CenterWell emphasizes a whole-person health approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of its patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers its employees stability, industry-leading benefits, and ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. The company prides itself on employing over 30,000 clinicians dedicated to putting health first. They support employees’ well-being through flexible scheduling, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching from day one.
Humana Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer a robust package of competitive benefits designed to support comprehensive whole-person well-being. These benefits encourage personal wellness and informed healthcare decisions for employees and their families, acknowledging that life extends beyond work. Humana is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on various protected characteristics and taking affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status.
Job Description: RN Case Manager, Home Health
Overall Job Summary:
The RN Case Manager in Home Health at CenterWell Home Health provides skilled nursing care and comprehensive case management to patients within the comfort of their homes. This role is crucial in coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, and manage personalized care plans. The ultimate aim is to support patient recovery, foster independence, and help individuals regain their former quality of life through compassionate, one-on-one, home-based care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer and manage the ongoing care for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
• Collaborate with the physician to develop the initial plan of treatment based on physician’s orders and initial patient assessment.
• Provide hands-on patient care, manage and evaluate the care plan, and deliver essential patient education in accordance with physician orders and under the Clinical Manager’s supervision.
• Revise the care plan in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• Coordinate appropriate care involving various healthcare personnel, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers.
• Maintain continuous communication by reporting patient care, condition, and progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager.
• Implement the patient care plan in conjunction with the patient and family to help them achieve optimal resolution of their needs and problems.
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers, providing clear written personal care instructions/care plans that reflect the current plan of care.
• Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, ensuring all needed clinical documentation is prepared and completed.
• Prepare comprehensive medical documentation for all patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes. This also involves preparing visit/shift reports, updating/summarizing patient records, and conferring with other health care disciplines to ensure optimum patient care.
Required Experience/Skills:
• Education: A Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing is required.
• Nursing Experience: A minimum of one year of nursing experience is preferred.
• Clinical Experience: Strong med surg, ICU, ER, or acute experience is highly valued.
• Home Health Experience: Prior Home Health experience is a plus.
• Licensure: A current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure is mandatory.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification is required.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.
• Transportation: A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required for this role.
Pay Range:
• Per Visit/Unit Pay: $45.00 – $63.00
• Annual Base Pay: $70,500 – $96,900 per year
• *Note:• This compensation range reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. Actual pay may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual factors such as demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• The standard scheduled weekly hours for this position are 40.
Description of Benefits:
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offer a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits designed to support the whole-person well-being of their associates. These benefits are structured to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for employees and their families, recognizing that a fulfilling life extends beyond work. Key benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Time Off, encompassing paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, and paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• And many other opportunities aimed at enhancing employee well-being.
