Registered Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Melbourne, FL

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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 position combines direct and indirect patient care activities and directs staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering each patient’s plan of care. The RN Case Manager also identifies interdisciplinary needs and coordinates allied health clinicians.

The position covers Melbourne South, follows a Monday–Friday schedule, includes on-call duties, and is paid on a per-point basis. The posting estimates annual compensation at $76,000–$85,000.

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 a minimum of one year of experience as an RN.
• Hold 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 the appropriate patient history.
• Select an appropriate nursing diagnosis.
• Assess medications for potentially ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindications.
• 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 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 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
• Career Level: Mid Level