RN Case Manager - Home Health & Care Coordination

Optum; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum from assessment to ongoing outpatient care. Work under supervision of an RN or MD to ensure appropriate care levels, provide education and support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating care, supervising staff, and maintaining timely documentation, with on-call duties and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Valid driver's license, access to 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 on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Driver's license

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum from assessment to ongoing outpatient care. Work under supervision of an RN or MD to ensure appropriate care levels, provide education and support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating care, supervising staff, and maintaining timely documentation, with on-call duties and ongoing professional