RN Case Manager: Home Health & Care Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and supporting discharge and transition planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure appropriate levels of care, provide education, coaching and decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, referrals, staff supervision, documentation, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years 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 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.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and supporting discharge and transition planning. Under supervision of an RN or MD, you will help ensure appropriate levels of care, provide education, coaching and decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, referrals, staff supervision, documentation, and on-call duties.