Home Health Nurse Case Manager — Care Coordination Leader

Optum; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group (Amedisys, part of the Optum family) is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning, and managing outpatient care under supervision. You will education, coach, and support decision-making while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, referrals, staff education, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an Registered Nurse (RN).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs
• Completes documentation timely and accurately
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team
• Plans and provides staff education
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

RN license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group (Amedisys, part of the Optum family) is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning, and managing outpatient care under supervision. You will education, coach, and support decision-making while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, referrals, staff education, and on-call duties.