Home Health RN Case Manager — Care Coordination Expert

Optum; Winder (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; 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 by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care.

Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions; collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker; and participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state specified where assigned.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical RN experience.
• 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 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

1+ years RN experience

Valid 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 by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care.

Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions; collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker; and participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.