RN Case Manager - Home Health - PRN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
The Registered Nurse Case Manager serves as a vital link between clinical expertise and community-based care, specializing in hospice and home health services. This role is designed for a professional nurse who leverages community resources to plan and direct comprehensive care for individuals and families within their own homes. The position emphasizes community health education, ensuring that patients and their caregivers receive support that fosters self-sufficiency and comfort.
In this capacity, the RN Case Manager acts as the primary coordinator for an assigned caseload, managing the continuum of care from admission through ongoing treatment. The role requires a deep commitment to the nursing process, including conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized care plans with palliative actions, and continuously re-evaluating patient status. The Case Manager works in concert with an interdisciplinary team, physicians, and family members to address not only physical needs but also the emotional and educational requirements of the patient and their support system.
A typical day involves traveling to patient homes to perform detailed physical assessments and history reviews. The nurse initiates and revises plans of care based on real-time changes in patient condition, administering medications and treatments as prescribed. Beyond clinical duties, the role includes significant time spent counseling patients and families on self-care techniques, medication management, and diet. The Case Manager also maintains rigorous documentation in the EMR system, communicates critical updates to physicians, and coordinates with ancillary personnel to ensure equipment and services are available. The position demands physical stamina for walking, standing, and patient transfers, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to strict safety and reliability guidelines.
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
A minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.
Skills: Nursing, Community Health Education, Hospice, Home Health, Nursing Process, Nursing Diagnosis, Palliative Nursing, Rehabilitative Nursing, Emr, CPR Certification.
Education: Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred as alternative to experience.
Bridge Home Health & Hospice operates as a post-acute healthcare provider based in San Diego, California. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality home-based patient care within the Hospitals and Health Care industry. Its operations are centered on a mission to serve the community with excellence while maintaining an atmosphere of respect for human dignity. The company employs highly trained clinicians and therapists dedicated to meeting the needs of patients, families, caregivers, and physicians. Bridge Home Health & Hospice aims to establish itself as a premier provider of post-acute services throughout the state of California. The organization seeks to attract healthcare professionals who align with its core mission, vision, and values to join its expanding team.
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Experience
1+ yrs (Mid Level)
Education
Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred as alternative to experience
Job Type
Full-Time
