Home Health RN Case Manager: Lead Patient Care at Home

Jobtome; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home health settings. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

You will perform patient assessments, make referrals, teach self-care, supervise clinicians, document diligently, and participate in on-call coverage and staff education.

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

RN license

CPR certification

1+ years RN experience

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 in home health settings. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

You will perform patient assessments, make referrals, teach self-care, supervise clinicians, document diligently, and participate in on-call coverage and staff education.