RN Case Manager – Home Health Care Coordination

Optum; Agawam (MT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under the supervision of an RN or MD.

You will help ensure patients receive appropriate levels of care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Qualifications

• Current RN licence required for 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, 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 needs.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures; assist patient in self-care.
• 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.
• Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under the supervision of an RN or MD.

You will help ensure patients receive appropriate levels of care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.