What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health RN Case Manager position at Advanced Home Health and Hospice?
At Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while building strong, meaningful relationships with our patients, families, and communities. Guided by our core values of integrity, hard work, stewardship, and service, we provide exceptional care not only to our patients but also to our employees. We foster a collaborative, communicative, and friendly work environment where every team member is valued and supported.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our healthcare team. In this rewarding role, you will coordinate and oversee the individualized care of patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of medical services in their home environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families while working within a supportive interdisciplinary team.
Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, On-Call, Day Shift
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the comprehensive care of assigned patients.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized care plans.
- Perform skilled nursing assessments and provide direct patient care.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatments, and care plans.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all care activities.
- Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Serve as a compassionate resource for patients and families, providing emotional support and guidance.
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Previous experience in home health, hospice, or case management preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.
- Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
- Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
- Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
- Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible Schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- A meaningful career making a difference in the lives of others
Work Location: On the road
Join Our Team:
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley team.