Registered Nurse - Home Health

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based care. 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. You work under the supervision of an RN or MD, providing education, coaching and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Key responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and help the care team develop and implement a plan of care
• Make referrals to other disciplines or document the rationale for not doing so
• Promote patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures, helping patients learn self-care techniques
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs
• Complete documentation timely and accurately, and share patient progress with the clinical manager and care team
• Plan and deliver staff education, perform on-call duties and take part in clinical development and continuing education

Required profile

• Current RN license for the state(s) of assignment
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance

What we offer

• $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates
• Total cash pay of $67,905-$101,857 annually, with per-visit point pay and hourly pay depending on work performed
• Comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)