RN Case Manager: Home Health Care Navigator

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

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in their home health setting. The role involves assessing needs, coordinating care, discharge planning, and ongoing outpatient management under RN/MD supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, education, supervision of LPNs/HHAs, timely documentation, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the state(s) assigned.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an 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 needs.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and 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

CPR certification

Education

RN license (state NC)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum in their home health setting. The role involves assessing needs, coordinating care, discharge planning, and ongoing outpatient management under RN/MD supervision.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, education, supervision of LPNs/HHAs, timely documentation, and on-call duties.