Flexible Schedule & Limited On-call!!
Position: Part-Time Registered Nurse Case Manager
Department: Guardian Health
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Status: Part-time
Hours: Part-Time; schedule based on client and agency needs
Position Summary
The Part-Time Registered Nurse Case Manager reports directly to the Director of Nursing and plays a critical role in ensuring clients receive safe, professional, and compassionate care in their homes. ThePart-time Registered Nurse Case Manager will complete in-home clinical assessments, provide supervision of aides, and provide guidance and training to caregivers to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients. The RN Case Manager serves as a key member of the clinical team, helping maintain high standards of care, improve patient outcomes, and support continuity of care across the organization.
Responsibilities/Job:
Clinical Assessment & Care Management
- Conduct in-person patient interviews and comprehensive physical assessments.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans of care.
- Evaluate patient conditions and adjust care plans as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
- Provide direct patient visits and clinical support.
- Promote preventive care initiatives to reduce hospital readmissions and improve outcomes.
Staff Supervision & Education
- Supervise Home Health Aides, LPNs and other caregivers to ensure quality care delivery.
- Provide clinical guidance, training, and support to caregivers.
- Educate patients and family members on home health care procedures, including wound care, medication management, IV administration, and disease management.
- Ensure caregivers follow established care plans.
Documentation, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and medical records.
- Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.
- Ensure adherence to OASIS guidelines and standards.
- Support compliance with Medicare, ACHC, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Additional Expectations:
- Understand and comply with Guardian Care policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Live out Guardian Care values:
- Treat Everyone Like Family: Lead with compassion, kindness, and care.
- Integrity Without Compromise: Do what is right, even when it's difficult.
- Disciplined Communication: Be proactive, respectful, and transparent.
- Deliver and Improve: Strive for operational excellence and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current health care provider CPR.
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional nursing experience in home health preferred.
- Extensive OASIS experience and demonstrated knowledge of OASIS compliance requirements.
- Strong clinical assessment and physical examination skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and care planning.
- Ability to interpret medical test results and develop appropriate plans of care.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Active driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout assigned service areas.
- Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and auditory perception necessary for patient assessments and documentation.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medicare experience.
- ACHC and/or CHAP accreditation experience.
- Additional home health leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Familiarity with electronic health records and home health software platforms.
Work Environment:
- Primarily community-based with frequent travel to patient homes.
- Combination of field work and remote administrative responsibilities.
- Ability to drive regularly and make home visits throughout assigned territory.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and stair climbing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with patient transfers.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials is expected; appropriate PPE training and equipment will be provided.
- Occupational Exposure Risk: Category I – Routine Exposure.
- Must be able to tolerate varying home environments, including temperature changes, allergens, pets, and other environmental conditions.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
