Home Health RN Case Manager | Care Coordination & Education

Optum; Paradise Valley (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking 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 the supervision of an RN or MD.

You will perform patient assessments, develop and implement plans of care, make referrals, teach self-care, supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete timely documentation, and regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) assigned.
• 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 needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health through teaching and rehabilitative measures and supports 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking 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 the supervision of an RN or MD.

You will perform patient assessments, develop and implement plans of care, make referrals, teach self-care, supervise LPNs and HHAs, complete timely documentation, and regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical team.