Registered Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.•Pottsville, PA

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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 serves the Pottsville, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the posted annual compensation estimate is $87,000–$101,000. The schedule is full time.

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 each patient’s overall plan of care.
Complete an initial patient assessment upon admission, including obtaining an appropriate patient history.
Select appropriate nursing diagnoses.
Assess medications for possible ineffective drug therapy or 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 and established goals, and within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
Re-evaluate patients’ nursing and other clinical needs as required.
Document and submit assessment, progress, and discharge notes and other required paperwork in a timely manner as required by the agency.
Inform the physician and other personnel of 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 accounts
Health savings accounts
Wellness offers, including an employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees