Home Health RN Case Manager — Caring & Impactful

UnitedHealth Group; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care. You will work under supervision of an RN or MD to ensure appropriate care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

The role includes supervising nursing staff, performing assessments, documenting thoroughly, and

Qualifications

• Current RN license specific to the state(s) of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

RN license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care. You will work under supervision of an RN or MD to ensure appropriate care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

The role includes supervising nursing staff, performing assessments, documenting thoroughly, and