Job Description

Independence Home Health LLC, located in Nineveh and owned by a husband and wife, RN team, is seeking a personable, professional REGISTERED NURSE to join the team as a Case Manager. The person must have the mandated credentials and meet other qualifications that pertain to great home care.

We are seeking that one person who believes in our mission to help patients live out their best lives at home. That means coordinating care and making sure to deliver on quality care. That care is provided within the Agency\xe2\x80\x99s scope of services, policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, the Nurse Practice Act and Accreditation entity requirements.

To be considered for this office/field position the following must be listed among minimum qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, and;

\xc2\xb7 Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Indiana or holds a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license recognized by the
State of Indiana, and;

\xc2\xb7 Has two (2) years of nursing experience, and

\xc2\xb7 Maintains CPR Certification.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to supervise and direct care team members.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of home health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.

\xc2\xb7 Home Care Experience preferred.

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Essential functions include:

\xc2\xb7 Available during regular business hours in person, by phone, or by other Agency approved method of communication.

\xc2\xb7 Performs comprehensive patient assessments and collects OASIS data, where applicable, for assigned patients according to Agency policy and State and/or Federal regulations.

\xc2\xb7 Coordinates and collaborates with Clinical Manager, Scheduling Coordinator, and Clinical Educator to facilitate staffing according to identified patient needs and skilled nursing and home health aide/CNS skill set.

\xc2\xb7 Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s) in coordination with the attending physician, dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, or podiatrist.

\xc2\xb7 Provides, and/or coordinates for the provision of, services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

\xc2\xb7 Reviews and revises the individualized plan of care, in coordination with the attending physician, dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, or podiatrist, as often as the severity of the patient\xe2\x80\x99s condition requires, but at least once every 60 days, or as required by Agency policy and State and/or Federal regulations.

\xc2\xb7 Develops a written summary report and ensures delivery to the attending physician, dentist, chiropractor, optometrist, or podiatrist at least every 60 days, or as required by Agency policy and State and/or Federal regulations.

\xc2\xb7 Develops the nursing plan of care for the purpose of delegating nursing directed patient care for patients receiving only home health aide services in the absence of a skilled service as required by Agency policy and State and/or Federal regulations.

\xc2\xb7 Performs supervisory visits for LPN\xe2\x80\x99s and HHA/CNA staff according to Agency policy, State, and Federal regulations.

\xc2\xb7 Attends, and actively participates in, case management meetings in person, by phone, or by other Agency approved method of communication.

\xc2\xb7 Ensures ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient through case management and coordination with other members of the care team.

\xc2\xb7 Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; patient and caregiver education; prepares clinical notes; and communicates with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with the creation and validity of the prior authorization (PA) request and ensure consistency between the PA, the comprehensive assessment, and the plan of care; including providing clerical and clinical support for all stages of the PA cycle.

\xc2\xb7 Coordinates all clinical documentation required for patient\xe2\x80\x99s file, to include but not limited to; signed plan of care, valid face to face, home health aide assignment sheets, case conferences.

\xc2\xb7 Assist Clinical auditor with open and closed chart reviews.

\xc2\xb7 Participates in the Agency\xe2\x80\x99s QAPI program as directed by the Clinical Manager and/or Administrator.

Additional position requirements can be requested. The salary for this role is competitive within the home health industry.

If interested in this role with Independence Home Health, please attach Cover Letter and Resume. You may follow up by calling Jonie at 317-933-3310.

Independence Home Health LLC