Registered Nurse; RN Case Manager | Homecare Rock Rapids

Location: Avera at Home Estherville

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $30.50 - $45.75 (actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

• May be eligible for a $10,000 sign‑on bonus
• Mileage reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment: each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera toward loan principal.

Responsible for the care planning, utilization of services, coordination of care, and the education of the interdisciplinary teams in the management of patient care services. Develops all patient care plans in collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, providing patient‑centered care efficiently and effectively with the best possible outcomes.

• Functions as an interventionalist in the home utilizing clinical expertise and problem solving to make recommendations to the physicians based on comprehensive physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement patient assessments.
• Implements the nursing process utilizing highly proficient assessment skills in the performance of Start of Care visits, post‑hospital evaluations, patient re‑certifications, discharges and supervisory visits.
• Partners with the physician and the interdisciplinary team to develop the plan of care in collaboration with the patient.
• Makes recommendations for efficient and effective utilization of resources to achieve positive outcomes by implementing clinical protocols during the admission visit as dictated by patient’s diagnosis.
• Initiates and responds to requests for changes in plans of care, determines appropriateness of change, and if a Significant Change in Condition, an OASIS is required.
• Demonstrates ability to influence the behavior of others to follow recommended alternatives to care, including providing thorough instruction and disease‑management education to patients and/or caregivers as ordered by the physician.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about disease process, community resources, and recommended self‑care.

• Required Education, License/Certification:
  Registered Nurse (RN) – Board of Nursing
• Work Experience:
  
  Upon hire
• Preferred Education/
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1–3 years in home health or hospice
• Must be able to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication.

• Commit to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other category protected by law.