Registered Nurse Home Health FT
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this role, the Nurse Case Manager guides patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, the nurse helps ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborates with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, teaching and rehabilitative support that promote patient health and independence, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely and accurate documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, assigned on-call responsibilities, and participation in clinical development and continuing education. Other duties may be assigned. The employer describes an environment that offers performance recognition, clear direction, and development for other roles. UnitedHealth Group states that it is committed to an inclusive workplace and is a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Make referrals to other disciplines based on patients’ identified needs, or document the rationale for not making a referral.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plan and provide staff education.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
- Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
