RN Case Manager - Home Health Care Navigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care to ensure appropriate levels of care.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, and contribute to ongoing clinical development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state(s) licensed to practice
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of clinical RN experience
• 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 Certification

Care coordination

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. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care to ensure appropriate levels of care.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, and contribute to ongoing clinical development.