RN Case Manager: Home Health Care Navigator & Educator

Optum; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in North Carolina is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision. You will educate, coach, and support decision-making while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

The role reports to a RN/MD supervisor and requires an active RN license, 1+ year of RN experience, CPR certification, and a

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state you are assigned to work.
• 1+ year of clinical experience as an 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 patient needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly communicates 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

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in North Carolina is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision. You will educate, coach, and support decision-making while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

The role reports to a RN/MD supervisor and requires an active RN license, 1+ year of RN experience, CPR certification, and a