Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Company: Archer Health
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 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, Carlsbad , Home Health - Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Healthcare , Carlsbad, California
