RN Case Manager

At The Home Option, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality home health care services to individuals and families in Oak Ridge, TN, and surrounding communities. Our mission is to support independence, dignity, and overall well-being by delivering personalized care in the comfort of home.

We believe that home is the best place for healing and quality of life, and we are committed to making that option a reality for those we serve. At The Home Option, your health, comfort, and peace of mind are our top priorities.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Support. Your Home, Your Option.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process. Assignments will vary depending on licensure.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance