RN Case Manager
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 and provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support in collaboration with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient visits and certain non-visit activities, with compensation based on visit points for visits and an hourly rate for specified non-visit work. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and the number of visits varies based on productivity targets and assigned visit points. The position includes on-call responsibilities as assigned. External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The employer states that candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- 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.
- Refer patients to other disciplines as indicated by 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 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.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
