RN-Case Manager
Company: Peoples Home Health, LLC
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary:
Assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates
options and services to meet client’s health needs through
appropriate communications and utilization of available resources
to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. Via assessment of
client, the RN will develop and implement a Plan of Care based on
utilization guidelines and Clinical Pathways. The focus of service
delivery is on providing the right mixes of services and service
resources that result in the client achieving the Plan of Care.
Good communication skills to facilitate coordination of care.
Familiarity with decimals and metric system. Proficient in use of
OASIS. Knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO/CHAP, State and Federal standards.
Familiar with payor reimbursement guidelines. Knowledge of standard
precautions. Must thoroughly understand PPS, be clinically astute,
and utilize case management guidelines to promote positive
outcomes, utilize automation effectively, and incorporate effective
processes and collaboration. Requirements: Essential Duties &
Responsibilities: Performs client admissions, resumption of care,
follow-up using OASIS data collection in a timely, legible,
accurate manner. Responsible for monitoring and managing core
measurements pertinent to the department to assure compliance with
the operating plan. Identifies, documents and reports signs and
symptoms of altered health status to physician and Clinical Team
Manager. Obtains appropriate orders to increase/decrease visit
frequency. Obtains medical orders to alter treatment plan. Develops
Plan of Care consistent with clinical assessment findings,
diagnosis, orders, HHRG Case Mix category, and appropriate
utilization guidelines/clinical pathway specific to each client.
Sets and evaluates attainable, specific, and measurable goals and
outcomes. Administers meds and treatment according to Plan of
Treatment. Teaches nursing care appropriate to client’s condition.
Teaching based on client/caregiver level of understanding and is
properly reflected in records. Coordinates care, integrating other
health team members. Participates in intra – disciplinary
conferences as required. Documents client records according to
agency policy. Completes clinical notes, Plan of Care and
medication records in a timely, legible and accurate manner. Notes
progress towards discharge planning. Communicates with physician,
and appropriate staff regarding discharge planning. Completes all
discharge summaries according to policy and procedures. Supervises
the LPN and Home Health Aide to ascertain compliance with Plan of
Care. Makes supervisory visits in home at least every 14 days and
documents visit in the clinical record to ascertain quality of care
rendered. Utilizes knowledge of nursing, biological, social
science, PPS, case management guidelines, and collaborative
resources within the agency as well as outside the agency to assist
with the development and /or revision to the Plan of Care to
promote positive outcomes. Participates in back up call according
to need of agency. Demonstrates safety precautions in compliance
with OSHA, JCAHO/CHAP, and Federal and State standards. Operates
medical equipment correctly for client care. Maintains current
knowledge of nursing/home care as well as agency’s policies and
procedures via in-services, testing, skills labs, and on-going
CEU’s. Selects orients and assigns work for direct reports.
Develops job design and performance standards, initiates and
completes all elements of the Integrated Performance Management
process, and makes recommendations for issues related to
promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations. Updates
management regarding potential problems or concerns. Also
responsible for consulting with clinicians or managers as needed.
Maintains an understanding of the company’s scope of services.
Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as required. Submits
clinical documentation in a timely manner according to agency
policy. Understands the infrastructure and how and where to
transfer calls in the company. Maintains a professional image. Uses
appropriate phone etiquette. Promotes a customer friendly
atmosphere for all visitors and ensures client confidentiality at
all times. Participates in accreditation program. Performs other
duties as assigned. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
Current RN license in the State of Florida. Current CPR
certification. Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
Completion of 25 CEU’s bi-annually. Working Conditions: Office/Home
Environment. May be exposed to biological hazards.
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