RN Clinical Manager FT

UnitedHealth Group•Aiken, SC

12h•$73,188 - $109,782

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The RN Clinical Manager provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of therapy services to support high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective patient care. The role maintains fiscal responsibility, facilitates patient-care communication, and supports referrals, scheduling, patient visits, and documentation as needed. The Clinical Manager oversees clinical operations and staff performance, coordinates referrals and admissions, and works with clinicians to establish and update patient goals and plans of care. The position may involve infrequent direct patient care during emergencies and participation in the on-call process. The role also supports staff training and helps investigate and resolve concerns raised by patients, families, or physicians. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The stated annual salary range is $73,188 to $109,782 for full-time employment, with pay dependent on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical RN experience in home health or hospice.
At least 1 year of RN management experience.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Recommends staff employment decisions to the director of operations, including hiring, termination, advancement, promotion, or status changes.
Oversees the quality of patient care and the clinical performance of nurses and aides.
Organizes clinical operations for the care center.
Reviews service requests and determines patient eligibility and suitability for home care; coordinates referrals and admissions with intake.
Oversees scheduling.
Oversees payor verification and precertification requirements.
Reviews staff documentation and ensures missing, incomplete, or untimely documentation issues are resolved.
Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term patient goals, setting priorities, and developing plans of care.
Regularly evaluates patient needs and revises plans of care in collaboration with clinicians as necessary.
May provide direct patient care infrequently in emergencies.
Participates in the on-call process.
Assists with staff training to support quality care, compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
Participates in investigating and resolving patient, family, and physician concerns.