RN Case Manager - Home Health Care & Coordination

Optum; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage outpatient care, while educating and coaching patients.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in the applicable state, CPR certification, at least 1 year of RN clinical experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the state(s) of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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

RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage outpatient care, while educating and coaching patients.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in the applicable state, CPR certification, at least 1 year of RN clinical experience, and a valid driver's license.