Home Health RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Education

Optum; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum—assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will educate, coach, and assist with treatment decisions, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum—assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will educate, coach, and assist with treatment decisions, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker while pursuing ongoing professional development.