Home Health Nurse Case Manager

Optum; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and discharge planning under supervision of an RN or MD. You will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, referrals, staff supervision, accurate documentation, and ongoing communication with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation and liability insurance.

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 patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures; aids self-care learning.
• 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 on-call responsibilities and services as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical RN experience

Driver's license

Education

RN license

Job description

Optum is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and discharge planning under supervision of an RN or MD. You will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, referrals, staff supervision, accurate documentation, and ongoing communication with the clinical team.