Registered Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Plainview, TX

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About The Position

The RN Case Manager manages patients’ care plans from admission through discharge and ensures the delivery of quality patient care. The role combines direct and indirect patient care activities and directs staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering each patient’s plan of care. It also identifies interdisciplinary needs and coordinates allied health clinicians. The position covers Plainview and surrounding areas and is paid on a per-point basis; the posted annual compensation is an estimate.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state where the agency operates.
• At least one year of experience as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nursing needs of assigned patients and manage their overall care plans.
• Complete an initial patient assessment upon admission, including obtaining appropriate patient history.
• Select appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Review medications to identify ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications.
• Establish realistic, measurable, observable goals consistent with the patient’s diagnosis.
• Inform the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions.
• Implement appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the patient’s diagnosis, established goals, and the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
• Re-evaluate patients’ nursing and other clinical needs as required.
• Document and submit assessments, progress and discharge notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Inform the physician and other personnel about changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
• Direct staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering the patient’s plan of care.
• Identify interdisciplinary needs and coordinate allied health clinicians.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offers, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed