Home Health RN Case Manager: Care Coordinator

Optum; Hinesville (GA); 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, coordinating care, discharge planning, and ongoing outpatient management. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with care advocates and social workers.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care coordination, staff supervision, documentation, and participation in clinical development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• 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 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

RN License

Clinical Experience

CPR Certification

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, coordinating care, discharge planning, and ongoing outpatient management. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with care advocates and social workers.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care coordination, staff supervision, documentation, and participation in clinical development.