Home Health RN Case Manager — Care Coordination & Benefits

Optum; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning and managing outpatient care.

Under RN or MD supervision, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an RN.
• 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 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 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

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge planning and managing outpatient care.

Under RN or MD supervision, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions, collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, and participate in ongoing professional development.