Home Health RN Case Manager | Care Coordination & Education

Jobtome; Lexington (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, and support discharge planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and ongoing outpatient care in a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for 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 patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures and self-care guidance.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly communicates 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

Reliable transportation

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, and support discharge planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and ongoing outpatient care in a home-based setting.