Home Health RN Case Manager: Lead, Educate & Coordinate

Jobtome; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Nurse Case Manager in Georgia (Blue Ridge area) to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, and support discharge planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you’ll ensure appropriate care levels and provide education and coaching to patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, supervising LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, on-call duties, and collaboration with the

Qualifications

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

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical experience as RN

Job description

Amedisys is hiring a Nurse Case Manager in Georgia (Blue Ridge area) to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, and support discharge planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you’ll ensure appropriate care levels and provide education and coaching to patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, supervising LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, on-call duties, and collaboration with the