RN Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The role 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 Case Manager 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 assessments and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, patient teaching and rehabilitative support, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication about patient progress, staff education, assigned on-call duties, and participation in clinical development and continuing education. The role includes visits and some non-visit activities, with compensation based on per-visit points for visits and an hourly rate for certain non-visit activities. Annual total cash compensation figures assume full-time employment at 40 hours per week and 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Make referrals to other disciplines based on identified patient needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures, including teaching appropriate self-care techniques.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
