RN Case Manager
About The Position
As a Nurse Case Manager with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care; provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support; and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. Amedisys provides home health, hospice, and community-based services intended to help people receive care at home. The organization describes its culture as focused on caring, connecting, and growing. This role includes patient visits and certain non-visit activities, with compensation that may include per-visit-point pay and hourly pay. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume may vary with 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.
- Current CPR certification.
- 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 a referral.
- 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 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 plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
