Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Home Health Case Management
FreedomCare
Akron, OH
1x8 hrs, Days, Flexible

About our Company

FreedomCare is a healthcare company that has been dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. We support our patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S.

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
Own It (Drive and ownership)
Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Registered Nurse for our team in Ohio.

This is a field-based, PRN role with required fieldwork and the possibility of an occasional commute to our Cleveland, OH office. 

Department & Position Overview: 

Personal Care Services is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient has a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient's daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in the patient’s home that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve. The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to people who meet nursing facility-level care needs while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient.    

Structured Family Caregiving is a caregiving arrangement in which a patient lives with a principal caregiver who provides daily support based on the patient's daily care needs. The goal of this service is to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in a home environment that will provide them with a range of care options as their needs evolve. The service is designed to provide options for alternative long-term care to persons who meet nursing facility-level care needs while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient.  

The Registered Nurse will be a vital part of administrating and ensuring the efficient delivery of services, oversight of the Personal Care Attendants (PCA) and compliance with regulatory requirements.  We are seeking an individual with a nursing background with elders or adults with disabilities, as well as experience managing PCAs.

Every Day You Will:

Ensure compliance with all contractual guidelines and federal and state regulations governing Medicaid and the Personal Care Services program
Ensure efficient day-to-day PCA operations by analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing workflows, processes, and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity  
Providing oversight to PCS/SFC caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager
Conducting initial home visits to define the PCA’s tasks and develop activity plans
Performing regular evaluations every 60 days to monitor the PCA’s performance, consumer satisfaction, and adherence to the activity plan​
Respects client and employee rights and privacy, ensures the security of protected information, practices in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy
Build a positive work environment and culture consistent with FreedomCare core values: Here for You, Be Positive, Own It, Do the Right Thing  

Education and Experience:

Valid and active RN License from the Ohio Board of Nursing
2 years of recent work experience in direct care of elders or adults with disabilities 
Previous experience in a management role

Qualifications:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills  
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities  
Organizational and multitasking skills  
Comfortable wearing multiple hats; helping where needed  
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills  
Self-motivated  
Able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment  

Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.

This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.