Home Health Nurse Case Manager — Patient-Centric Care Leader

Jobtome; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager in Oregon to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, and support discharge planning. Under RN or MD supervision, you will help ensure appropriate care levels, provide education and coaching, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing care plans, referrals, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a 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 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

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager in Oregon to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, and support discharge planning. Under RN or MD supervision, you will help ensure appropriate care levels, provide education and coaching, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing care plans, referrals, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and