Registered Nurse / RN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Brookhaven, MS

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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, directs staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering each patient’s plan of care, identifies interdisciplinary needs, and coordinates allied health clinicians. The position covers Lincoln and Copiah Counties, Mississippi, and is paid on a per-point basis; the stated annual compensation estimate is $71,000–$79,000. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state where the agency operates.
• Have at least one year of experience as an RN.
• Hold current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nursing needs of assigned patients and manage each patient’s care plan.
• Complete the initial patient assessment upon admission, including 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, established goals, and 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 and 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 first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

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