RN Case Manager - Central Phoenix

UnitedHealth Group•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$75,450 - $113,174

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 supports personalized care in patients’ homes and requires patient assessments, care planning, referrals, teaching, documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, and assigned on-call services. The role also participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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 patients’ identified needs, or document the rationale for not making a referral.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, 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.