RN Registered Nurse Home Health
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this role, described as a Nurse Case Manager, you will guide 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, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The position includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals, patient and family education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, clinical documentation, communication with the care team, staff education, and assigned on-call responsibilities. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
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.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
- Makes referrals to other disciplines based on identified patient needs or documents the rationale for not doing so.
- Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, and assists patients in learning 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
