Home Health RN Case Manager — Care Coordination

Optum; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision. This role requires an active RN license in the assigned state, at least 1 year of clinical RN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

It offers opportunities to collaborate with Care Advocates and Social Workers and to participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• 1+ year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, 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 the patient's needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Plans and provides staff education.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Clinical assessment

On-call readiness

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision. This role requires an active RN license in the assigned state, at least 1 year of clinical RN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

It offers opportunities to collaborate with Care Advocates and Social Workers and to participate in ongoing