RN Case Manager Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Blue Ridge, GA

8h•$67,905 - $101,857

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 includes patient visits and certain non-visit activities, with compensation based on per-visit productivity points for visits and an hourly rate for qualifying non-visit work. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit counts may vary. The role includes on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to 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).

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines according to the patient's identified needs, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, and helps patients learn self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation accurately and on time.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plans and provides staff education.
Performs assigned on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.