RN Case Manager: Home Health Care Coordinator

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

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, and support discharge planning.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you educate, coach, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care. You will supervise LPNs and HHAs and handle on-call duties.

The role emphasizes compassionate, home-based care with opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 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

Registered Nurse

CPR certified

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, and support discharge planning.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you educate, coach, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care. You will supervise LPNs and HHAs and handle on-call duties.

The role emphasizes compassionate, home-based care with opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.