RN Case Manager — Home Health & Care Coordination

Jobtome; Birmingham (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

You will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work

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 clinical experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification (credential)

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.

You will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.