Home Health RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Education

Jobtome; Lynchburg (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. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provide education, coaching and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching rehab techniques, supervising LPNs/HHAs, timely documentation, and ongoing

Qualifications

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

CPR certification

RN clinical experience

Driver's license

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provide education, coaching and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching rehab techniques, supervising LPNs/HHAs, timely documentation, and ongoing