RN Case Manager

UnitedHealth Group•Agawam, MA

11d•$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 patient assessment and care planning, coordination with the care team, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication about patient progress, staff education, and assigned on-call responsibilities. The role also participates in clinical development and continuing education programs. Compensation includes a stated annual total cash target pay range of $79,222–$118,833, a per-visit-point rate of $45.71–$68.56, and an hourly rate of $38.09–$57.13. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The position receives per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not doing so.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, helping patients learn appropriate self-care techniques.
Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
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.