Home Health RN Case Manager — Empathy & Care Coordination

Optum; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, invites applications for a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

This role involves conducting assessments, coordinating referrals, educating patients, supervising staff, and maintaining thorough documentation. A meaningful path for professional growth awaits in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in assigned state(s).
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical RN experience.
• 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

RN license

CPR certification

1+ years clinical RN experience

Valid driver's license

Job description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, invites applications for a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

This role involves conducting assessments, coordinating referrals, educating patients, supervising staff, and maintaining thorough documentation. A meaningful path for professional growth awaits in a supportive team environment.