RN Case Manager

UnitedHealth Group•Omaha, NE

13h•$71,677 - $107,516

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 position includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, patient education and support for independence, and supervision of LPNs and HHAs. The RN Case Manager completes timely and accurate documentation, communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team, provides staff education, performs assigned on-call responsibilities, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. Other duties may be assigned. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment of 40 weekly hours at full productivity. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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).

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs, or documents the rationale for not making referrals.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
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.