RN Case Manager: Home Health & Care Coordination

Optum; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum at home. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient follow-up under supervision of RN/MD.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervising LPNs and HHAs, documenting accurately, and providing education to patients and families. Travel may be required to cover assigned patient visits.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) assigned to work in.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 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 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

1+ year clinical RN

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum at home. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient follow-up under supervision of RN/MD.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervising LPNs and HHAs, documenting accurately, and providing education to patients and families. Travel may be required to cover assigned patient visits.