RN Case Manager - Home Health Care Navigator

Optum; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an experienced Nurse Case Manager in Florida to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, educate and coach patients, and ensure appropriate levels of care while promoting safe, efficient and compassionate care at home.

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

Nursing

Care coordination

Patient education

On-call duties

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an experienced Nurse Case Manager in Florida to guide patients and families through the care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care under supervision of an RN or MD.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, educate and coach patients, and ensure appropriate levels of care while promoting safe, efficient and compassionate care at home.