RN Case Manager + Recertification Nurse - Home Health Agency (Part-Time or PRN - Weekdays w/ one-hour travel) | Findlay-Fostoria-Tiffin | Seneca/Hancock Counties - NW OH

JOB TITLE: Home Health RN Case Manager & Recertification Nurse (RNCM)

This is a Part-Time or PRN leadership position with our agency, with two employment options based on travel requirements:

1. PRN for up to 1 hour (60min) travel, or
2. PRN or Part-Time for up to 2-hour travel radius (and first priority of cases to secure additional hours)

HIGHLIGHTS & REQUIREMENTS:

• This role works closely with and reports directly to our NW OH Regional Program Administrator. 
• For those pursuing career growth: a defined path for advancement to Assistant Program Administrator, Program Administrator, Clinical Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON or Asst. DON), Business Administrator, QA / Compliance leadership, and other positions will be supported.
• Work consists of: case management, starts of care (SOC), admissions, recertifications, transitional care and resumptions of care (ROC), clinical reviews, and other assessments and services, as well as new hire orientations, in-service and supervisory reviews, and input to influence our training and education, care practices and outcomes, and the success of our clients, employees and business overall.
  • Requires back-up and occasional Skilled Nursing visits and services including med sets, dressing changes, etc.
• At least 1 year of experience is required in: Case Management, Case Admissions and Discharges, wound care, PICC/PORT/IV Care, Transitional Care, lab draws, OASIS and Non-OASIS assessments, and excellent documentation and field staff leadership.
• At least 1 year of paid experience is required at/with a home health agency or in-home care provider (or equivalent); 2-5 years' experience is preferred.
• Desirable but not required:
  • Nurse Supervision experience
  • People management
  • Peer/staff education and development
  • Success or willingness to build relationships with client payors, case mgr / entity relationships (i.e., AAA, DoDD County Board, VA, etc.) in NW Ohio and our current + prospective employees in these communities.

SCHEDULE TYPE & SERVICE AREA: 

This is a weekday position (Monday - Friday) requiring primarily daytime availability (8am -5pm) with occasional evening availability. No Weekends required.

• Option 1 / Regional RNCM (PRN Only): 
  • Requires travel as needed to all clients throughout Findlay, Fostoria, Tiffin, and surrounding areas within a 60 minute radius of your home.
  • Requires at least 70% case acceptance rate within your agreed-upon availability and at least 1 case worked per 15 days (with exceptions) - though more is desirable if needed.

• Option 2 / Road Warrior RNCM (PRN or Part-Time):
  • This service area spans the entire NorthWest Ohio region, including Toledo, Holland, Perrysburg, Findlay, Richland, Marion, Mansfield, Fostoria, Tiffin, Norwalk, and all surrounding areas within a 2-hour radius.
  • Willingness to travel throughout this entire region is required.
  • This role will receive first priority of cases (over PRN-Only RNs) to maximize additional hours with our agency.
  • Requires at least 50% case acceptance rate within your agreed-upon availability and at least 1 case worked per 15 days (with exceptions) - though more is desirable if needed.
  • While Findlay/Fostoria/Tiffin are a centralized "home base" to cover this region with minimal travel, Qualified Applicants may reside in or near any part of the service areas so long as travel requirements are fulfilled.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Long-term employment for Part-time or PRN RNCM/Recert Nurses*

• No On-Call requirements / No Overnight travel required.
• Weekend services are optional when available but are not required.

*This is a long-term employment position requiring a recurring weekly schedule. For those interested in short-term employment and/or Back-up work only: please visit www.hcnmidwest.net/careers to apply for those roles specifically.

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN) is a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency, which means our patients' care and wellbeing - not profits - come first. For our employees - it also means that our agency is an environment that nurses and caregivers thrive in, allowing us to handpick the best care team members to be your peers and delight our clients. Together, we can empower Ohioans with the independence they deserve - while you make a difference with an agency where you matter.

To support our growth and the increasing volume of client care throughout Ohio, we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, accountable, and self-motivated home health RN Case Manager (RNCM) / Recertification Nurse to join our agency and serve existing and returning clients throughout Northwest Ohio in a Part-Time or PRN capacity.

• At HCN, this is a field staff leadership role and the right RNCM has a passion for delivering consistently excellent care and care experiences to clients, and the ability to do so directly and through the thoughtful leadership of others.
• This position requires travel to multiple counties but offers a consistent schedule to fit your personal / family commitments (no overnight shifts or overnight travel). Please review service region in listing above and specify your interest when answering our application questions.

More About This Role + Other Perks:

• Round-trip / Door-to-Door mileage reimbursement provided.
• Flexible, customizable schedules, supported by in-house Scheduling Team & Call Center.
• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
• All RNCMs are eligible for generous New Employee & Client referral bonuses, quarterly awards and bonuses, career advancement, and other perks.
• Full-Time RNCMs may choose between hourly or salaried pay, and are eligible for quarterly bonus opportunities, PTO, qualifying health, dental and vision coverage plans (individual and/or family), and more.

Compensation:

• Part-Time or PRN (+ Mileage): $36 - $40 per hour, based on employment and travel agreement and pre-determined availability of approx. visits/services/recertifications per week required.
• OT and quarterly bonus opportunities available.
• Paid Weekly (Fridays) via direct deposit.

Job Summary
As an RN Recertification Nurse, you will be instrumental in coordinating, re-evaluating and confirming the medical necessity of continued home health care services for our patients, and providing patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes.

• With core skills in managed care, patient assessments and compliance, client care and treatment plan documentation, and discharge planning, you will oversee patient services and provide expert nursing care.
• You will submit updated documentation of the patient's condition and ongoing care needs timely and within compliance of all state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• You will ensure the successful communication with and between our physicians, our agency staff, service administrators, other caregivers and clinicians, and the client + his/her family.

Responsibilities/Requirements of an RN Case Manager / Clinical Supervisor include:

• RN performs client assessments while directing, planning, and initiating appropriate actions in home care situations.
• RN manages/supervises a team of RN, LPN, Home Health Aide (HHA), and Personal Care Aides.
• RN to Document/Communicate/Coordinate patient status/change in condition to care team.
• RN to perform job duties while promoting personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Willing to travel surrounding counties.
• Minimum of one (1) years of nursing supervisory experience. Home care experience preferred.

Reports to: Regional Program Administrator, or Clinical Administrator/Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse, with an active RN License / ability to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health agency or equivalent setting.
• CPR and First Aide Certifications required (or can be obtained prior to hire date through our agency or accredited third parties).
• Experience with OASIS and NON-OASIS assessments is also required.
• Strong background in nursing, patient care, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional on-time and attendance record, and consistent availability aligned to your chosen schedule type (PT/FT/Hybrid)
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful, and positive.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology.
• Willingness and ability to perform required physical demands (see below)
• Consent + Ability to pass a State & Federal background check (including fingerprints)
• 18yo + active Driver's License / State ID + US Work Authorization
• Reliable transportation to all scheduled visits, within full reach of stated travel radius and assigned clients (up to at least 2 hours is required).

Why HCN? Home Care Network, Inc. is a leading home health care agency with an excellent reputation as an employer and provider of care throughout Ohio and Indiana since 1993, with headquarters in Dayton, OH, and regional offices across both states.

• Being "nurse-owned" means that the decisions on how the agency operates are made by leaders who have been in your role and in this industry for decades.
• All of our Regional Administrators are experienced RNs, which we think helped us earn a top spot as a "2024 Best Health Care Companies based in Dayton, OH" from Zippia Career Experts.

Join our team of dedicated clinicians and care professionals! Make a difference in our patients' lives and take your career in a positive direction.

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