RN Case Manager
About The Position
As a PRN Registered Nurse, the RN Case Manager coordinates and oversees patients’ home care while collaborating with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role includes assessing patients, providing skilled nursing care, educating families, maintaining timely documentation, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The position is with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, which provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target range assumes full-time employment at full productivity; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a registered nurse; candidates with less than 1 year must be approved by the VP of Clinical.
- Candidates with less than 6 months of clinical experience as an RN must participate in the RN Intern program.
- Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of patients’ home care.
- Collaborate with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educate families on patients’ conditions, needs, and care.
- Perform head-to-toe physical assessments.
- Check vital signs and manage medications.
- Give injections and provide IV therapy or tube feedings.
- Administer and maintain catheters.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- 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.
- Other benefits and incentives, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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