RN Case Manager: Home Health Care Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Job summary

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

You will educate, coach, and assist with treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with 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 needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly 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 programs.

Skills

RN experience

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

RN 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 RN/MD supervision, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care across the health journey.

You will educate, coach, and assist with treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.