Home Health RN: Care Navigator & Case Manager

Optum; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home health settings, helping ensure comfort and quality care at home.

Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, manage outpatient care, supervise LPNs and HHAs, document accurately, and communicate progress to the clinical team.

Qualifications

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

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

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home health settings, helping ensure comfort and quality care at home.

Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, manage outpatient care, supervise LPNs and HHAs, document accurately, and communicate progress to the clinical team.