About this opportunity
UnityPoint Health lists this RN Case Manager-Home Health opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
As a Home Health RN Case Manager, you deliver skilled nursing care directly in patients’ homes, using clinicalexpertise, assessment, and teaching to promote safe, high-quality outcomes. You develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered support. This role combines autonomy and teamwork as you guide care delivery, apply evidence-based practices, and help patients achieve improved health, independence, and an exceptional home care experience.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Conduct skilled home visits to assess patient condition, provide ongoing nursing evaluation, and deliver care aligned with individualized plans of care.
Complete comprehensiveinitialand ongoing assessments,identifyingchanges in condition and coordinatingtimelyupdates with physicians and the care team.
Provide hands-on skilled nursing care, patient education, and caregiver training on disease management, medications, safety, equipment use, and emergency preparedness.
Develop, implement, and continuously revise individualized care and discharge plans with measurable goals, ensuring patient and family involvement in all decisions.
Promote patient safety and independence while proactivelyidentifyingrisks for hospitalization and intervening to prevent avoidable complications.
Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team, communicate updates, and ensure physician orders are obtained, followed, and documented appropriately.
Maintainaccurate,timelyclinical documentation, including visit notes, time tracking, verbal orders, and OASIS assessments in compliance with regulatory standards.
Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and interdisciplinary care coordination to support high-quality outcomes.
Supervise home healthaidesand LPN staff asappropriate, ensuring safe, effective care delivery and proper documentation.
Maintain productivity standards,participatein rotating evening/weekend coverage, and support a 24/7 care model while upholding professional communication and teamwork.
Qualifications
Education:
GraduateofState BoardapprovedprogramforRegisteredNursesandvalidlicenseasRNinstate(s)whereprovidingcarerequired.
BSN preferred.
MSN preferred.
Experience:
One(1)yearnursingexperiencecaringforsimilarpatientpopulationastobeassignedrequired.
Two (2) years of home care experience preferred.
Two (2) years of nursing experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate licenserequired.
Dual licensed positions must obtain andsubmitproof of dual licensure within90 daysof hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.
Valid driver’s licenserequired.
Valid Auto Insurancerequired.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequiredwithin30 daysof hire through the American Heart Association.
Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical – Oasis Answersrequired.
IA & IL DependentAdult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required within 90 days of hire.
IA & IL ChildAbuse Mandatory Reporter Trainingrequiredwithin90 daysof hire.
ANCCcertificationinareaapplicabletohomecarepatientpopulationpreferred.Adult-GerontologyClinicalNurseSpecialistBoard Certified
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Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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