Care Manager, Home Health

Job Summary

The Care Manager at North Mississippi Health Services plays a critical role in coordinating and delivering direct patient care to an assigned caseload in the Home Health/Hospice department. They conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, and ensure accurate documentation while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

As a manager of process, this role optimizes operations within a designated department or area, ensuring productivity and effective management of processes.

• Has the direct responsibility of caring for an assigned caseload of patients.
• Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment defined by COPs.
• Develop and implement appropriate revisions to individualized plans of care.
• Deliver the highest standard of care specific to patient condition/need.
• Responsible for appropriate and timely documentation of care and supervisory visits according to CMS and agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities include utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit.
• Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage.
• Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice.
• Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames.
• Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community.
• Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs.
• Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment.

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Required
• Bachelor's Degree In Nursing. Preferred

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
• BCLS - Basic Life Support
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• 1-3 years. A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience. Required

• Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Attends & participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, and educational activities
• Communicates with physicians and other health care team members to assure quality patient care
• Participates in after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new and existing staff
• Demonstrates initiative to obtain more than minimal expectation for continuing education
• Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship with the patient, caregiver and medical community
• Interacts daily with Home Health / Hospice staff, area physicians, vendors and auxiliary resource persons
• Projects a positive image of NMMC Home Health / Hospice to patients, families, caregivers, and community
• Supports the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine

• Standing – Constantly
• Walking – Constantly
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying – Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Balancing – Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending – Occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work – Occasionally
• Grasping – Frequently
• Speaking – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Repetitive Motions – Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations – Frequently

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers