RN Case Manager — Home Health Care Navigator

Optum; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

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, coordinating services and supporting discharge and transition planning under supervision of an RN or MD. You will help ensure the appropriate level of care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and requires an RN license, CPR, and at

Qualifications

• Current RN license, valid in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• 1+ year 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 patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures; teaches 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 licensure

CPR certification

Clinical RN experience

Driver's license & insurance

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating services and supporting discharge and transition planning under supervision of an RN or MD. You will help ensure the appropriate level of care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and requires an RN license, CPR, and at