AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS
posted 2 months ago
The Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager is a vital role within AdventHealth, responsible for coordinating and directing the care of home health patients based on their individual needs. This position requires a professional nurse who can independently manage a caseload of home health patients, utilizing advanced assessment, teaching, and decision-making skills. The RN Care Manager will evaluate patients for appropriateness of home health services and develop comprehensive home care plans in collaboration with physicians. This role emphasizes the importance of educating patients, families, caregivers, and community providers to ensure safe and effective care delivery. In this position, the RN Care Manager will be responsible for maintaining regular interdisciplinary conferencing, ensuring appropriate referrals to other services, and completing necessary documentation. The nurse will apply relevant knowledge and experience consistently to new patient populations, ensuring that care is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. The Care Manager will also monitor the effectiveness of the home care plan and make adjustments as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The RN Care Manager will coordinate care for a caseload of home health patients, providing comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This includes setting priorities for the caseload, optimizing daily schedules for productivity, and developing patient-centered goals in consultation with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role also involves maintaining updated clinical records and meeting documentation deadlines, ensuring compliance with care standards and regulations.