Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

2d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse manages an assigned home health patient caseload, ensuring timely care and documentation that meet patient needs and services prescribed in the plan of care and physician orders. The role gathers and analyzes information from in-home assessments, telephone contacts, and available electronic medical records to identify patient needs, risks, and resources. The nurse develops and oversees a plan of care, coordinates multidisciplinary services, supervises involved LPNs and home health aides, carries out ordered treatments and procedures, and evaluates progress toward patient-centered goals. This full-time position is based in the University City coverage area, including North Charlotte and Cabarrus and Rowan counties. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an on-call and weekend rotation. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. The role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified applicants; internal teammates may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state where the nurse works, subject to the stated National License Compact requirements.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
Must be able to speak English in good, understandable terms.
Must have intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch; finger dexterity; critical-thinking skills; and the ability to concentrate and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Physical Abilities Testing is required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required by the department nurse leader.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned patient caseload and ensure timely care and documentation in accordance with the established plan of care and physician orders.
Gather information about patients and their health situations through home assessments, telephone contacts, and available electronic medical record information.
Analyze patient information to identify issues and resources, including identifying patients at high risk for rehospitalization, falls, or high resource utilization and arranging additional interventions or case conferences as needed.
Prioritize situations according to patient health and welfare, patient and staff safety, and the need for effective, timely services.
Identify barriers to resolving situations or complaints and follow up with appropriate resources or leadership.
Develop and oversee a plan of care, communicating it effectively to the involved parties to support quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Implement the plan of care and coordinate a multidisciplinary clinical team, including supervising LPNs and/or home health aides involved in the caseload.
Perform ordered treatments, therapies, and procedures in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Home Health Conditions of Participation, JCAHO requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
Evaluate progress toward patient-centered goals.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified applicants.
$500 referral bonus for eligible internal teammates.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.