Registered Nurse RN Case Manager, Home Health

AccentCare; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

FSAs/HSAs

Wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

AccentCare in Lombard, IL is seeking an RN Case Manager to manage patients' care plans from admission through discharge and ensure delivery of quality patient care. The role combines direct and indirect patient care and directs staff nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs to meet each patient's plan of care.

Qualifications include graduating from an approved nursing program, having an active Illinois RN license, at least 1 year of RN experience, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs and manage the patient care plan.
• Complete initial patient assessment upon admission and collect patient history.
• Select nursing diagnoses and coordinate interventions with the physician.
• Evaluate meds for possible drug therapy issues and adverse reactions.
• Establish realistic goals aligned with diagnosis and care plan.
• Inform physician of assessment results and recommended interventions.
• Implement nursing interventions within the Nurse Practice Act and established goals.
• Re-evaluate patient needs as required and adjust plan of care.
• Document assessments, progress, and discharge notes in a timely manner.

Skills

Care coordination

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN licensure (Illinois)

Job description

Overview

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Pay:

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

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On Call:

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.