Registered Nurse / RN, Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a full-time RN Case Manager to oversee patient care plans from admission to discharge in the Southside Chicago 60620 area. The role combines direct and indirect patient care while coordinating with nurses, LPNs, and CHHAs.

Salary is listed as $86,000-$96,000 annually on a per-point basis but presented as an estimate. The position requires an RN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of RN experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess nursing needs of assigned patients and manage care plan
• Complete initial patient assessment upon admission with history
• Select nursing diagnoses and establish goals
• Review medications for safety and interactions
• Inform physician of assessment results and interventions
• Implement nursing interventions and reassess patients as needed
• Document assessments, progress, and discharge notes promptly
• Notify physician and staff of changes in patient condition

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

1 year RN experience

Education

RN degree required

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.