RN Case Manager - Home Health Care + Equity Options

Optum; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, via its Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and discharge planning under supervision. You will educate and support patients, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.

The role includes on-call duties, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, and ongoing professional development. A valid RN license in the assigned states and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current CPR certification.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Clinical experience 1+ year

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, via its Optum family, seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating care and discharge planning under supervision. You will educate and support patients, collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.

The role includes on-call duties, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, and ongoing professional development. A valid RN license in the assigned states and CPR certification are required.