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 position includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals to other disciplines as indicated, patient education and rehabilitative support, and supervision of LPNs and HHAs. The nurse also documents care, communicates patient progress, plans and provides staff education, performs assigned on-call services, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) where 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.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines based on the patient's identified needs, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
- Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, helping patients learn self-care techniques.
- Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
- Completes documentation accurately and on time.
- Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plans and provides staff education.
- Performs assigned on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families.
- 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
