Home Health RN Case Manager
St Albans, Vermont
St. Albans

Nursing Contract Opportunity - St Albans, Vermont

Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Hospice coverage required when on-call.
• Serve as Case Manager for assigned patients, managing caseloads and visit times according to agency productivity standards.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess patient and caregiver needs and provide quality care.
• Develop and communicate realistic plans of care in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures to ensure safe, effective, and quality care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in high-tech nursing areas such as IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, and complex wound care.
• Collaborate with LPNs within their scope of practice, delegate tasks, and ensure patient needs are met.
• Evaluate and document patient responses and care outcomes to ensure quality care delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations.
• Follow agency protocols for documentation systems and visit management.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identify and communicate interdisciplinary patient needs (e.g., physical therapy, social work).
• Complete required agency, state, and federal forms accurately and timely.
• Conduct visits efficiently and communicate scheduling needs promptly.
• Assess patient needs for Home Care Aide (HCA) services and coordinate ongoing supervision.
• Report patient incidents (infections, injuries) as necessary.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers, ensuring proper documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, team members, and vendors to support the plan of care.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits and provide/accept constructive feedback professionally.
• Schedule and facilitate case conferences to enhance team communication.
• Advocate proactively for patient care to ensure sensitivity to individual patient and family needs.

Requirements

• Must be licensed and practice in accordance with Vermont State Board of Nursing regulations.
• Knowledge of and compliance with State and Federal regulations and agency policies.
• Experience with OASIS documentation and McKesson processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
• Required years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated (assume standard nursing experience for hospice/home care roles).

This position is ideal for nurses experienced in hospice and home health care who are comfortable managing case loads, documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination in a contract setting.