Home Health RN Case Manager — Caring, Coordinated Care

Optum; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Employee stock purchase plan

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. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care to ensure appropriate levels of care.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, provide education and coaching, and participate in ongoing professional development and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an 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 rehabilitation, teaching 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

1+ years clinical experience

Driver's license & reliable transport

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. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care to ensure appropriate levels of care.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, provide education and coaching, and participate in ongoing professional development and on-call coverage.