Home Health Case Manager RN
Novato, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Novato, California

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with home health experience as a Case Manager. This role involves overall management of patients in a home health setting, including direct care, patient/family education, and coordination of interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and effective visit utilization.

Note: Recent home health experience is required; hospital case management experience is not applicable. Locals living near the facility are highly preferred (within 35 miles).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate in-home nursing care for assigned patients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments (physiological, spiritual, emotional).
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to develop and adjust patient-centric care plans.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and treatments using teach-back methods.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to team members within their scope of practice.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to care plans; adjust as necessary.
• Document all patient care and education accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Report safety or compliance concerns and participate in safety event analysis.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information (PHI).
• Engage in continuous professional development and stay current with best practices.

Required Certifications

• California RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience with OASIS documentation is mandatory

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Motor Vehicle Report required (due to driving responsibilities).
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start; annual renewal required.
• Immunizations and titers required: TDAP, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and annually.
• References and full 7-year work history required.

Facility-Specific Documents (Must Review/Sign Prior to Start)

• Job Description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions)
• Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions)
• Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions)
• Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
• TB Screening Questionnaire
• Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Additional Notes

• Must live locally (within 35 miles).
• Position requires driving; personal or auto insurance must be valid for the assignment duration.
• Case management duties focus on home health, not hospital case management or hospice.
• Emphasis on holistic, individualized patient care considering psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Strong communication skills required to foster collaboration among patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers.

This position is ideal for RNs with solid home health case management experience looking for a travel/contract opportunity in the Novato, CA area.