RN Case Manager — Home Health Care Navigator

Jobtome; Germanton (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager. You will guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, referring to other disciplines, teaching self-care, supervising LPNs and HHAs, and ensuring timely documentation. Growth opportunities exist within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an 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 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

Clinical nursing experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager. You will guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, referring to other disciplines, teaching self-care, supervising LPNs and HHAs, and ensuring timely documentation. Growth opportunities exist within a supportive team environment.