RN Case Manager - Part Time
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 nurse helps ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care and provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support in collaboration with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. This part-time role includes patient visits and certain non-visit activities. Compensation is a combination of per-visit-point pay and hourly pay, with pay depending on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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
- 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 doing so.
- 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.
- 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.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
