Registered Nurse/ RN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Sugar Land, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager, Home Health 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 also identifies interdisciplinary needs and coordinates allied health clinicians.

This is a full-time, non-remote position based at the Sugar Land office, with coverage in ZIP codes 77042, 77072, 77077, 77082, 77083, 77099, and 77407. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call responsibilities. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the estimated annual compensation is $83,000–$102,000.

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 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 overall care plan.
• Complete an initial patient assessment upon admission, including obtaining an appropriate patient history.
• Select appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• 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 nursing interventions consistent with the patient’s diagnosis and established goals, 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.
• Inform the physician and other personnel about changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
• Direct staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering patients’ plans of care 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 the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

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