RN Case Manager — Home Health Care Coordinator

Optum; Iron Station (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home health settings. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under RN or MD supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, education, teaching, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, documentation, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years 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 patient 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

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in home health settings. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under RN or MD supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, education, teaching, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, documentation, and on-call coverage.