Home Health RN Case Manager — Lead Care & Education

Optum; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage ongoing outpatient care under RN or MD supervision.

You will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. This role emphasizes collaboration, patient education, and access to community resources.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the assigned state(s).
• 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 indicated by patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures; teaches 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.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

1+ year RN experience

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage ongoing outpatient care under RN or MD supervision.

You will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. This role emphasizes collaboration, patient education, and access to community resources.