Home Health Nurse Case Manager - Care & Transition Lead

UnitedHealth Group; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under supervision.

You will teach, coach and provide treatment-decision support, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker; responsibilities include supervision of LPNs, documentation, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an RN.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with 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 and documents rationale if not.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures.
• 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 on-call services as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under supervision.

You will teach, coach and provide treatment-decision support, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker; responsibilities include supervision of LPNs, documentation, and on-call coverage.