Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Reports To: Director of Home Health

FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-Time

Position Summary

The RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in the home setting. This position ensures that each patient's individualized plan of care is developed, implemented, and evaluated according to VNA standards, nursing best practices, and applicable state and federal regulations. The RN Case Manager plays a key role in supporting patients' recovery, managing chronic conditions, and promoting independence through compassionate and evidence-based care. This role includes a heavy caseload and demands strong time management and stress tolerance skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver skilled nursing services including medication management, wound care, IV therapy, disease management education, and other clinical procedures as ordered.
• Coordinate care among physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed based on changes in condition or treatment response.
• Complete documentation in a timely as required
• Educate patients and family members on health management, safety, and home care procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with VNA policy, Medicare, Medicaid, and accreditation standards.
• A willingness to learn to complete all OASIS assessments accurately
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as assigned.
• Advocate for patients' needs and ensure compliance with all applicable privacy, safety, and infection control regulations.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and clinical guidance to LPNs, Home Health Aides, and other field staff.
• Support VNA's mission by promoting excellence, compassion, and integrity in all aspects of care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kansas.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience with wound care and chronic disease management
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a home-based environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) documentation and technology use.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel within service area.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with patient care.
• Exposure to varying home environments and patient health conditions.

Schedule and Compensation

Full-time, salaried position. Flexible scheduling based on patient caseload and organizational needs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, mileage reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.

About Visiting Nurses Association (VNA)

VNA is a trusted community-based healthcare provider dedicated to improving quality of life through compassionate care delivered wherever patients call home. With a long-standing commitment to excellence and innovation in home health and hospice services, VNA's mission is to be the leading home care partner in the region-supporting patients, families, and the community through skilled and empathetic care.

Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.