Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Company: Archer Health
Location: Escondido
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job description Are you looking for a calling, a passion, a
job/career where you can make a difference?We are looking for
Registered Nurse Case Manager. We will offer Health Insurance
Dental & vision 401k Paid training Paid sick time Opportunity to
grow Great company culture Archer Health is cutting-edge with its
innovative approach to Home Health and Palliative care. We are
seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as a
Registered Nurse Case Manager. The successful candidate will have
experience collaborating with physicians, specialists, and other
medical professionals. This position requires regular contact with
patients, and candidates with excellent communication skills are
preferred. We're interested in professionals who can take
initiative to come up with relevant treatment plans as well as
follow up on any special requests from ordering physician.
REGISTERED NURSE JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine
home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and
history of current and previous illness(es). Regularly re-evaluates
patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes
necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health
assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care
plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and
incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing
actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning
process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative
nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as
prescribed by the physician. Counsels the patient and family in
meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care
instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care
plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing
Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care
for assigned caseload. In addition to the general competency, the
RN Case Manager for palliative care services will demonstrate
writtenand practical competency in the following practices of
palliative care as stated in the National Consensus Project
“Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care”
processes and structure of care physical aspects of care
psychological and psychiatric aspects of care social aspects of
care spiritual, religious, and existential aspects of care cultural
aspects of care care of the imminently dying patient ethical and
legal aspects of care Communication Prepares clinical notes and
updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every
sixty days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s
needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition;
obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates with
community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties Participates in on-call duties as defined by the
on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other
necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises
and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2)
weeks.
Keywords: Archer Health, Escondido , Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Healthcare , Escondido, California
