Home Health RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Leadership

Jobtome; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; 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, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assessing needs and coordinating care, including discharge planning and ongoing outpatient care.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state(s) of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an RN.

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 rehabilitation 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

RN license

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assessing needs and coordinating care, including discharge planning and ongoing outpatient care.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care.