RN Case Manager
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 role includes patient visits and certain hourly-paid non-visit activities. Visit assignments and workload vary according to patient and business needs. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay and hourly pay, with annual total cash compensation based on full-time employment at full productivity. The position includes on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned to work in.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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 patients' identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Communicate patient progress regularly to the clinical manager and care team.
- Plan and provide staff education.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
- 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Benefits and incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
