RN Case Manager - Home Health & Care Coordination

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Amedisys, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families along the care continuum. Under RN or MD supervision, you assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care with education and coaching.

You will work with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, document thoroughly, and participate in ongoing clinical development and on-call coverage; a dynamic role in a mission-driven health system.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for the state you will work in.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year clinical RN experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs or document rationale for not doing so.
• Promote patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures, and assist patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Plan and provide staff education.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

1+ year RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Amedisys, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families along the care continuum. Under RN or MD supervision, you assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care with education and coaching.

You will work with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, document thoroughly, and participate in ongoing clinical development and on-call coverage; a dynamic role in a mission-driven health system.