RN Case Manager - Lead Care & Discharge Planning

Jobtome; Weddington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, provide education and coaching, and help with treatment decisions. You’ll supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete timely documentation, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the assigned state(s).
• CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of clinical RN experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
• Refer to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs or document rationale for not doing so.
• Promote patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures and teaching self-care techniques.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Plan and provide staff education.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

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

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, provide education and coaching, and help with treatment decisions. You’ll supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete timely documentation, and participate in ongoing