Home Health RN Case Manager: Care & Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and supporting discharge and transition planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will ensure appropriate care levels and provide education, coaching, and decision support, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

You will assess patient needs, coordinate services, and participate in clinical development programs while contributing to an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.

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 identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• 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 to patients/families as assigned.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.

Education

RN license (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and supporting discharge and transition planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will ensure appropriate care levels and provide education, coaching, and decision support, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

You will assess patient needs, coordinate services, and participate in clinical development programs while contributing to an inclusive,