Home Health RN Case Manager - Lead Care & Education

Optum; Oregon; On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase program

401(k) contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through its Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You’ll assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under RN supervision.

Require current RN license for the state(s) you serve, 1+ year clinical RN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. On-call duties and collaboration with care teams are part of the role.

Qualifications

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

Clinical experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through its Optum family, is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You’ll assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under RN supervision.

Require current RN license for the state(s) you serve, 1+ year clinical RN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. On-call duties and collaboration with care teams are part of the role.