RN Case Manager - Home Health & Care Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Stock purchase program

401(k) plan

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Tucson seeks a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate services, and manage discharge and outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.

The role involves patient assessments, referrals, care planning, supervising staff, timely documentation, and on-call

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 communication 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

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Tucson seeks a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinate services, and manage discharge and outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, you will educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.

The role involves patient assessments, referrals, care planning, supervising staff, timely documentation, and on-call