Home Health Case Manager RN
Sacramento, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sacramento, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have Home Health Case Manager experience.
• Responsible for overall patient management including direct care with designated visit productivity standards.
• Plan, organize, and direct all patient care services for assigned caseload in compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team to implement patient care plans.
• Manage visit utilization and control expenses.
• May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and provide clinical consultation related to expertise.

Required Certifications

• California RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC only (verify by position)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) (verify by position)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - valid for 4 years (verify by position)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - typically for L&D (verify by position)
• State License Verification (primary source online verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (within 30 days of start)
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI) - verify by position

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Home Health Case Manager experience (years of experience not explicitly stated, assume minimum experience consistent with case manager roles).
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Motor Vehicle Report required (due to driving position).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List Search as applicable.
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start.
• Background checks do not require annual updates by client but Aya Healthcare requires annual background checks for direct candidates.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work).
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella - positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella - positive titer or vaccination series
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency Exam with minimum passing score of 80% or Angoff score if higher.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam may be required for some units.

Facility Specific Documents & Requirements

• Personal or Auto Insurance required (due to driving position).
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions)
  • Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
  • TB Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually

Employment History & References

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• 2 professional references required for clinical positions (within 3 years).

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Sacramento, CA requiring home health case manager experience. The role involves managing patient care and coordinating interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a CA RN license, BLS, and other certifications as applicable. Extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams are required. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: All certifications and requirements should be verified with the hiring agency or facility prior to assignment.