Home Health Nurse Case Manager

Optum; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assessing needs, coordinating care, and supporting discharge and transitions, under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will educate, coach and provide treatment-decision support, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, and supervise LPNs and HHAs as needed. A strong focus on home-based care and patient-centered planning is essential.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the assigned state(s).
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement plans of care.
• Refer to other disciplines as needed and document rationale for not referring.
• Promote health and independence through education and rehabilitative measures; teach self-care.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Plan and provide staff education.
• Perform on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in clinical development and continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Supervisory skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assessing needs, coordinating care, and supporting discharge and transitions, under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will educate, coach and provide treatment-decision support, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, and supervise LPNs and HHAs as needed. A strong focus on home-based care and patient-centered planning is essential.