Home Health RN Case Manager & Care Coordinator

Optum; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; 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 discharge and transitions under supervision. You’ll help ensure appropriate care levels, provide education, and collaborate with aCare Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary duties include patient assessments, care planning with the team, referrals as needed, and supervising LPNs/HHAs. On-call duties and ongoing education are part of the role.

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.

Skills

RN experience

CPR certification

Education

RN 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 discharge and transitions under supervision. You’ll help ensure appropriate care levels, provide education, and collaborate with aCare Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary duties include patient assessments, care planning with the team, referrals as needed, and supervising LPNs/HHAs. On-call duties and ongoing education are part of the role.