RN Case Manager
AccordCare · Niagara Falls, NY · 3 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
Responsibilities
- Completes and documents initial assessments, reassessments, and significant change in condition assessments for new starts, restarts, and ongoing cases in the EMR per company standards and applicable state requirements.
- Develops, implements, and updates individualized plans of care based on assessed needs, client/family goals, and provider direction.
- Identifies clinical risks and changing conditions; initiates timely interventions and escalations to the appropriate provider, family, internal leadership, or emergency services when indicated.
- Collaborates with clients/families to set realistic goals and ensure day-to-day care supports those goals.
- Makes sure clinical outcomes are monitored and identifies opportunities for quality improvement and enhanced care delivery.
- Provides field-based clinical oversight to ensure care is delivered safely and consistent with the plan of care and scope of practice.
- Educates and coaches Care Professionals on client-specific care needs, safety, infection prevention, documentation expectations, and red flags for escalation.
- Communicates care plan updates and client status changes to Care Coordinators and assigned care professionals to support safe staffing and continuity of care.
- Identifies caregiver training needs and collaborates with internal leadership to coordinate competency development and education.
- Provides clinical feedback regarding Care Professional performance, including adherence to care plans, documentation accuracy, and clinical skills.
- Escalates concerns through appropriate internal channels.
- Communicates clinically relevant changes to practitioners and other stakeholders; requests/obtains practitioner orders as applicable to the service model and state requirements.
- Prepares accurate reports/updates for external stakeholders (e.g., care managers, payers, facilities, referral sources) as required for the case.
- Serves as a clinical liaison to strengthen relationships with clients, families, referral partners, and community providers.
- Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the EMR according to company policy, payer expectations (when applicable), and state/federal regulatory requirements.
- Ensures required client documentation is available and maintained in both electronic and in-home formats when applicable.
- Protects confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and company privacy/security standards.
- Participates in an on-call rotation as assigned, responding to clinical questions, urgent client issues, and changes in condition consistent with the 24/7 nature of home care.
- Maintains expected service and documentation standards during on-call coverage.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice or ability to obtain per company hiring plan.
- Current CPR certification (Instructor preferred if applicable to training needs).
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience required; home health, private duty/home care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and/or case management experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally with short notice.