Home Health RN Case Manager & Care Coordinator

Optum; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 98,000; 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, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete documentation, and communicate progress to the clinical team. Must hold an RN license, CPR, 1+ year RN experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete documentation, and communicate progress to the clinical team. Must hold an RN license, CPR, 1+ year RN experience, and a valid driver's license.