Home Health RN Case Manager – Discharge & Care Coordination

Optum; Mount Holly (VT); 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 care coordination, discharge planning, and ongoing outpatient care. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will ensure appropriate level of care and provide education and support.

This role requires an RN license in the assigned state, CPR certification, 1+ year RN experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical RN experience.
• 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 needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
• 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 license

CPR certification

RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through care coordination, discharge planning, and ongoing outpatient care. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will ensure appropriate level of care and provide education and support.

This role requires an RN license in the assigned state, CPR certification, 1+ year RN experience, and a valid driver's license.