Registered Nurse Case Manager - Home Health | Polk County
Iowa Home Care LLC · iowahomecare.com
West Des MoinesLead / Manager
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The job in short
A lead / manager full-time Registered Nurse (RN) role at Iowa Home Care LLC in West Des Moines. Skills mentioned: Nursing, Clinical, Insurance.
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Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-29
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $65,000–$78,000 a year
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: West Des Moines Office - West Des Moines, IA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $78000.00Salary, Job Shift: Day, Home Health RN Case Manager | Polk County
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys taking ownership of patient care and building meaningful relationships with the people you serve? Iowa Home Care is looking for a Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our team and coordinate comprehensive home health services throughout Polk County.
As an RN Case Manager, you’ll serve as a key point of contact for patients, families, physicians, caregivers, and members of the clinical team. You’ll assess patient needs, establish individualized plans of care, monitor progress, and make sure services remain coordinated as a patient's needs change.
This is an opportunity for a nurse who values clinical autonomy, organization, communication, and the ability to make a meaningful difference in a patient's life.
What We Offer
We want our nurses to have the flexibility and resources necessary to provide exceptional care. Our benefits include:
Flexible scheduling
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending account
Paid mileage or company-sponsored vehicle
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Employee wellness program
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Support from experienced clinical leadership
A collaborative interdisciplinary team
An opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and families
Your Role as an RN Case Manager
You will take the lead in coordinating each patient's plan of care from admission through ongoing services. Key responsibilities include:
Complete comprehensive start-of-care, resumption-of-care, recertification, and ongoing patient assessments as required
Evaluate physical, emotional, functional, and environmental factors affecting the patient's ability to remain safely at home
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs, physician orders, and clinical findings
Provide skilled nursing services, including medications, treatments, disease management, and other interventions within the scope of practice
Monitor patient progress and identify changes that may require adjustments to the plan of care
Communicate patient status and significant changes with physicians and other appropriate healthcare providers
Obtain and document physician orders when changes in services or treatment are needed
Coordinate nursing, therapy, aide, and other services involved in the patient's care
Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other members of the care team
Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease processes, treatments, safety, and strategies for managing care at home
Involve patients and families in care planning and encourage active participation in achieving health goals
Provide direction, instruction, and supervision to home health aides as required
Complete required supervisory visits and evaluate the quality of services being provided
Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
Ensure communication and care coordination remain consistent throughout the episode of care
Advocate for patients and help identify resources that support their health, safety, and independence
The Kind of Nurse We're Looking For
We’re looking for an RN who is:
Clinically Confident
You can assess a patient's needs, recognize changes in condition, and make sound clinical decisions while knowing when additional support or physician involvement is needed.
Organized and Dependable
Case management requires strong follow-through. You’ll coordinate multiple moving pieces while keeping patient care, communication, and documentation on track.
A Strong Communicator
You’ll work with patients, families, physicians, caregivers, and multiple disciplines. Clear and timely communication is essential to successful home health care.
Patient-Focused
You understand that every patient has different goals, challenges, routines, and support systems. You approach care with respect and compassion.
A Team Player
Although you’ll have significant independence in the field, you’ll be part of a larger clinical team that works together to support patients and one another.
Why Home Health?
Home health nursing allows you to see your patients in the environment where their health and independence matter most. You’ll have the opportunity to understand the challenges they face at home and develop practical solutions that can improve their day-to-day quality of life.
At Iowa Home Care, we believe excellent care comes from clinicians who are trusted, supported, and given the opportunity to use their professional expertise.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
Current RN licensure and CPR certification.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
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