RN Case Manager: Home Health & Care Coordination

Jobtome; Maryland; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, supporting discharge and transition planning under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will help ensure patients receive appropriate care; provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support; and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in applicable state(s).
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 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 patients needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in self-care.
• 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 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

Valid drivers license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, supporting discharge and transition planning under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will help ensure patients receive appropriate care; provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support; and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.