Home Health RN Case Manager: Impactful Patient Care

Optum; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring for a Nurse Case Manager. You will guide patients and families through care planning, coordinate services, and support discharge and transitions under supervision. Education, coaching, and decision support are part of the role.

The position involves collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels and strong patient outcomes. On-call responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Valid driver's license, access to 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 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.

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring for a Nurse Case Manager. You will guide patients and families through care planning, coordinate services, and support discharge and transitions under supervision. Education, coaching, and decision support are part of the role.

The position involves collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels and strong patient outcomes. On-call responsibilities are included.