RN Case Manager – Home Health & Care Coordination

Optum; Rome (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to support patients in home health and transition planning. Under RN/MD supervision, you will assess needs, coordinate care, educate patients, and assist with discharge planning while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching self-care, supervising LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the state you are assigned.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 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

Driver's license

Education

Registered Nursing License

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to support patients in home health and transition planning. Under RN/MD supervision, you will assess needs, coordinate care, educate patients, and assist with discharge planning while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching self-care, supervising LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and on-call coverage.