Registered Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare in Chattanooga, TN is hiring an RN Case Manager for full-time home health coverage in Hamilton County. The role combines direct and indirect patient care, guiding LPNs, CHHAs, and staff nurses to deliver the plan of care from admission through discharge.

Qualified candidates are graduate from an approved school of nursing, hold an RN license in TN, have CPR, and at least one year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of operation (Tennessee)
• A minimum of one year of RN experience
• Current CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs and manage patient care plans from admission to discharge
• Perform initial patient assessment and gather patient history
• Identify nursing diagnoses and coordinate interventions with physicians
• Monitor medications for effectiveness, adverse effects, and allergies
• Document assessments, progress, and discharge notes in a timely manner
• Communicate patient status changes to physicians and staff

Skills

RN experience

CPR Certification

Education

RN license (TN)

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Full Time RN, Home Health

Coverage Area: Hamilton County

Pay: $78,000-$86,000

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

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 required


• Documents 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.