RN Case Manager: Home Health & Care Coordination

Optum; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in the Atlanta area. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

You will educate, coach and support treatment decisions, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete timely documentation, and regularly

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for state(s) assigned.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• 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 RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in the Atlanta area. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

You will educate, coach and support treatment decisions, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete timely documentation, and regularly