Home Health RN Case Manager
Sonora, California
Adventist Health Sonora

Case Manager (Registered Nurse) - Travel/Contract

Location: Sonora, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Plan, organize, and direct home care services to meet patient needs in their homes.
• Manage a patient caseload efficiently and effectively.
• Provide independent patient care and collaborate with other disciplines to meet care goals.
• Serve as a resource to patients, family members, and care team members.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of case management experience, with case management experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in a Home Health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments of patients.
• Implement and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and care teams.
• Provide direct and indirect skilled nursing care safely and effectively.
• Document all patient care, status, and responses accurately and timely according to policies.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on healthcare needs and preventive/rehabilitative procedures.
• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and organizational standards including HIPAA and code of conduct.
• May be assigned on-call duties based on agency needs.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must have a background check within 30 days of start covering the last 7 years, including social security trace, county/state/federal court jurisdictions, OIG, OFAC, SAM, FACIS 3, National Sex Offender, and DMV/MVR (due to driving requirement).

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam within 90 days of start (not annually required).
• Drug testing within 30 days before start (specific panels required).
• Immunizations or documented immunity/declinations required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer, vaccines, or declination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccines, or declination)
• Negative TB test (QGold/TSpot or 2 PPDs) within 30 days of start, updated annually. Chest X-ray if history of positive TB.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific exemption/declination required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 30).

Competency Exams & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Relias required).
• Color Blind Testing (minimum 80% score).
• Competency Exam (Relias required).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual, Relias required).
• OSHA mandatory training (annual).
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter).

Facility Specific Documents & Policies

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, dress code, safety guides, tobacco policy, and others prior to start.
• Passport-style color photo required for badge.
• Must complete orientation and safety post-tests as required.

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all vaccination requirements as a condition of employment; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license are mandatory due to travel to patient homes.
• On-call duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with home health experience seeking a travel contract role in California, providing in-home patient care and case management during daytime hours.