RN Case Manager

UnitedHealth Group•Blue Ridge, GA

1d•$79,222 - $118,833

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The RN 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 role 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 home health patient visits and other work activities. Compensation combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs, and the number of weekly visits may vary according to productivity targets and the points assigned to visits.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) where assigned to work.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Current CPR certification.
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 based on identified patient needs, or documents the rationale for not making referrals.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plans and provides staff education.
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.