RN/LVN – Home Health Case Manager (Office-Based, Calabasas, LA)

Job Overview

Arden Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and clinically competent Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as a Home Health Case Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing patient care services, developing and managing individualized care plans, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, Medicare requirements, accreditation standards, and company policies.

This is primarily an office-based case management position, with the additional opportunity to conduct in-person patient visits within assigned service areas on a per diem basis. Field visits will be compensated separately under an agreed-upon per-visit rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care services with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and regularly review individualized patient care plans.
• Schedule and coordinate patient visits to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of Home Health services.
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate necessary adjustments to care plans based on clinical needs.
• Maintain regular communication with patients, family members, attending physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Review clinical records and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of patient documentation.
• Monitor compliance with Federal, State, and Local healthcare regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care) accreditation standards, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate patient care transitions, follow-ups, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Monitor clinical documentation and ensure compliance with applicable OASIS assessment and reporting requirements.
• Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities to support clinical excellence and accreditation readiness.
• Conduct in-person skilled nursing visits within assigned service areas, as needed, under a separate per diem compensation arrangement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must possess an active and valid California Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in Home Health case management or a related clinical setting.
• Previous experience working in a Medicare-certified Home Health agency is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Home Health operations, clinical documentation, patient care coordination, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), ACHC accreditation standards, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Previous experience using Kinnser (WellSky Home Health software) or similar Home Health EMR platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with Kinnser for patient documentation, patient scheduling, care plan management, clinical records, and OASIS documentation is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to conduct in-person patient visits within assigned service areas.
• Must possess a valid and active driver's license.
• Must maintain current and valid automobile insurance.
• Must own or have access to a reliable vehicle for patient visits and travel between assigned locations.

Required Clinical Skills and Field Nursing Competencies

Candidates must have hands-on clinical experience and demonstrate the ability to perform appropriate skilled nursing procedures during Home Health field visits, within their respective licensure and scope of practice, including but not limited to:

• PICC Line Care and Maintenance: Dressing changes, flushing, site assessment, and monitoring for potential complications.
• Ostomy Care: Assessment, appliance changes, peristomal skin care, and patient/caregiver education.
• Wound Care Management: Wound assessment, dressing changes, treatment implementation, and monitoring of wound healing.
• Surgical Wound Care: Post-operative assessments, incision monitoring, and wound management.
• Medication Management and Administration: Medication reconciliation, administration, injections, and patient education.
• IV Therapy and Infusion Care: Management and monitoring of IV therapy and infusions, consistent with the patient's treatment plan and the nurse's scope of practice.
• Catheter Care: Foley catheter insertion, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Tracheostomy Care: Tracheostomy maintenance, airway management, and respiratory assessments.
• Enteral Feeding Tube Care: G-tube and PEG tube management, feeding administration, and monitoring.
• Diabetes Management: Blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and patient education.
• Cardiopulmonary Assessments: Monitoring vital signs and assessing cardiovascular and respiratory status.
• Clinical Assessment and Monitoring: Identifying changes in patient condition and appropriately notifying physicians or escalating concerns.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: Disease management, medication adherence, treatment compliance, and home safety.
• Clinical Documentation: Accurate and timely completion of skilled nursing visit records, including OASIS assessments and updates, as applicable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $26.00 to $48.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Separate per diem compensation for completed and approved field visits, based on mutually agreed-upon visit rates.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Vacation Leave.
• Paid Holidays.

Work Schedule and Location

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based, with occasional field visits as needed.
• Work Location: 4766 Park Granada, Suite 112, Calabasas, CA 91302

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized, and clinically experienced nursing professional who can effectively balance administrative case management responsibilities with hands-on patient care when needed.

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous Home Health experience, familiarity with ACHC and TJC accreditation requirements, and working knowledge of Kinnser or similar Home Health EMR systems. The ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation, coordinate patient care effectively, and perform skilled nursing procedures during field visits is essential.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off