Registered Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc.•Buford, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 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. This full-time home health position covers Gainesville, Gillsville, Clermont, Lula, and Oakwood. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities. Compensation is paid per point; the estimated annual compensation is $85,000–$93,000.

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 initial patient assessments upon admission, including obtaining appropriate patient history.
Select appropriate nursing diagnoses.
Assess all medicines for possible ineffective drug 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 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 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 each 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 first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees