Home Health RN Case Manager - Lead Care Coordination

Jobtome; Scottdale (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home-based settings. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care while educating and coaching patients and families.

You will supervise LPNs and HHAs, make referrals as needed, document promptly, and regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license (state-specific)
• 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 needed based on patient needs.
• Promotes patient health and independence via teaching and 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 duties as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Education

RN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home-based settings. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care while educating and coaching patients and families.

You will supervise LPNs and HHAs, make referrals as needed, document promptly, and regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical team.