Home Health RN Case Manager - Lead Patient Care

Jobtome; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and supporting discharge and transition planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure appropriate levels of care and provide education and decision support.

You’ll collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, monitor patient progress, and participate in ongoing clinical development tailored to patient needs.

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

Patient assessment

Teaching / patient education

Care coordination

Documentation

Staff education

On-call responsibilities

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and supporting discharge and transition planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure appropriate levels of care and provide education and decision support.

You’ll collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, monitor patient progress, and participate in ongoing clinical development tailored to patient needs.