Home Health RN Case Manager — Sign-On Bonus & Impact

Optum; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

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 planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

In this role you will assess patient needs, plan care, supervise staff, and ensure timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an 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 patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitation measures.
• 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 services as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

On-call management

Education

RN license

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 planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

In this role you will assess patient needs, plan care, supervise staff, and ensure timely documentation.