Home Health RN Case Manager - Lead Care & Discharge Planning

UnitedHealth Group; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

Collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels. The role emphasizes patient education, coordinating referrals, and on-going communication with the care team.

Qualifications

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

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 patient needs.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures; teaches self-care techniques.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation.
• Communicates patient progress to clinical manager and care team.
• Plans and provides staff education.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities and services.
• Engages in clinical development and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Case management

Patient education

On-call readiness

Education

RN license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

Collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels. The role emphasizes patient education, coordinating referrals, and on-going communication with the care team.