RN Registered Nurse Home Health
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 assessments and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, patient teaching and rehabilitative support, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, and assigned on-call services. The position also participates in clinical development and continuing education programs. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (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 the 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 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 and families as assigned.
- Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
