Home Health RN Case Manager: Lead Care & Transitions

Optum; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; 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, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning, and managing outpatient services. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care plan development, making referrals, supervising eligible staff, ensuring timely

Qualifications

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

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical RN experience

Valid driver's license

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning, and managing outpatient services. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care plan development, making referrals, supervising eligible staff, ensuring timely