RN Case Manager – Home Health Care & Care Coordination

Optum; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 75.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys division is seeking an experienced Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate and coach patients, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, and participate in ongoing clinical development and on-call responsibilities.

Formación

• Current RN license for applicable state(s).
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

RN license

CPR certification

RN experience

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys division is seeking an experienced Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate and coach patients, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, and participate in ongoing clinical development and on-call responsibilities.