Home Health RN Case Manager & Discharge Planner

Optum; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will ensure appropriate levels of care, provide coaching and education, and collaborate with the Care Advocate and Social Worker.

You will assess needs, coordinate services, and participate in clinical development programs while maintaining timely

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

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

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Clinical experience

Job description

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will ensure appropriate levels of care, provide coaching and education, and collaborate with the Care Advocate and Social Worker.

You will assess needs, coordinate services, and participate in clinical development programs while maintaining timely