Home Health RN Case Manager — Care Coordination Leader

Optum; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

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, coordinating discharge planning and ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD. You will assess needs, educate patients, and collaborate with the Care Advocate and Social Worker in Port Charlotte, FL.

You will supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete documentation timely, and participate in clinical development and staff education while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (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, 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

Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

Driver's 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, coordinating discharge planning and ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD. You will assess needs, educate patients, and collaborate with the Care Advocate and Social Worker in Port Charlotte, FL.

You will supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete documentation timely, and participate in clinical development and staff education while maintaining