Home Health RN Case Manager - Impactful Care Navigator

Optum; Unionville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock plan

401k contribution

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 educate, coach, and assist with treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching self-care, supervising LPNs and

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Valid driver's license, access to 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

Clinical RN experience

Driver's license

Education

RN license (state)

CPR certification

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 educate, coach, and assist with treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching self-care, supervising LPNs and