Registered Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking an RN Case Manager in Georgia to oversee patient care plans from admission through discharge, coordinating direct and indirect care and guiding RNs, LPNs, and CHHAs to ensure the plan is carried out. The role requires a GA RN license and CPR certification, with a minimum of one year of RN experience.

The position involves comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, med safety reviews, and timely, thorough documentation, all with per-point compensation and a meaningful annual

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of operation.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs and manage the patient care plan.
• Complete initial patient assessment and gather history.
• Identify nursing diagnoses and select care interventions.
• Review medications for safety and adverse effects.
• Establish measurable goals and inform physician of results.
• Implement and document nursing interventions and progress.
• Reassess needs and update notes and discharge documents.
• Communicate changes to the physician and care team.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Home health care

Education

RN diploma/degree

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Registered Nurse, Home Health

Coverage Area: Dawson, White, Hall and Lumpkin Counties

Pay: $85,000-$95,000

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected in this posting is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: Mon-Fri

On Call: Yes

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What You Need to Know

This RN Case Manager is responsible for managing patients' care plans from admission through discharge and for ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. The position combines direct and indirect patient care activities and directs staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs in delivering the individual patient's plan of care, as well as identifying interdisciplinary needs and coordinating allied health clinicians.

RN Case Manager Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation
• A minimum of one year of experience as an RN
• Current CPR Certification required

RN Case Manager Responsibilities:

• Assessment of the status of nursing needs of assigned patients and overall management of the patient's care plan
• Complete initial patient assessment upon admission, including appropriate patient history
• Selects appropriate nursing diagnosis
• Assesses all medicines to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications
• Establishes realistic, measurable, observable goals consistent with the patient's diagnosis
• Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions
• Implements appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the patient's diagnosis and established goals and within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act
• Re-evaluates patients' nursing and other clinical needs as requiredDocuments and submits the assessment, progress, and discharge notes and other required paperwork in a timely fashion as required by the agency
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial, and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• 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, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.