Registered Nurse / RN, Home Health

Accentcare Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness program including Calm app

AccentCare scrubs store credit

Job summary

AccentCare Inc. is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee patient care plans from admission to discharge, coordinating care with nurses and CHHAs to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires an active Illinois RN license and at least one year of RN experience, plus CPR certification. The position offers a full-time schedule, weekday hours, and on-call requirements in the Southside Chicago area.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs and manage patient care plans from admission to discharge.
• Complete initial patient assessment at admission with history.
• Select appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Evaluate medicines for potential adverse reactions or contraindications.
• Set realistic, measurable goals aligned with diagnosis.
• Inform physician of assessments and interventions.
• Implement nursing interventions within Nurse Practice Act.
• Re-evaluate patient needs as required.
• Document assessments, progress, and discharge notes timely.
• Inform physician of changes in patient condition.

Skills

RN experience

Care planning

CPR certification

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license, Illinois

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time

Coverage Area: Southside Chicago 60620

Pay: $86,000-$96,000

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

Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm

On Call: 1 week night per week & 1 weekend per month

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.