RN Case Manager: Home Health & Care Coordination

Optum; Isle of Palms (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; 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, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching for self-care, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and ongoing communication with the clinical team. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the relevant state(s).
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with 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 patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health through teaching and rehabilitative measures and supports self-care learning.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

RN license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching for self-care, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and ongoing communication with the clinical team. Equal opportunity employer.