Nurse Case Manager - Home Health & Care Coordination

Jobtome; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, and supporting discharge and transition planning.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate patients, provide coaching, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, while supervising LPNs and HHAs and handling on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license specific to the state(s) of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 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 communicates 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

Current RN license

CPR certification

1+ year RN experience

Valid driver's license

Education

Nursing degree / RN licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, and supporting discharge and transition planning.

Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate patients, provide coaching, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, while supervising LPNs and HHAs and handling on-call responsibilities.