Practice nurse - health

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time

Coverage Area: Hinds County, MS

Pay: $71,000-$79,000

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

Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm

On Call: 1 wk night per wk & once every 4-5 weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun)

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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 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.