RN Case Manager — Home Health Care & Care Coordination

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. Under RN/MD supervision you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage ongoing outpatient care.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, perform patient assessments, coordinate with the care team, supervise staff as needed, and ensure timely documentation.

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

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum. Under RN/MD supervision you will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning and manage ongoing outpatient care.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, perform patient assessments, coordinate with the care team, supervise staff as needed, and ensure timely documentation.