RN Case Manager: Home Health & Discharge Planner

Jobtome; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to support home health patients by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under supervision.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, perform on-call duties, and contribute to ongoing clinical development; a current RN license in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license 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

Valid driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to support home health patients by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care under supervision.

You will collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker, supervise LPNs and HHAs, perform on-call duties, and contribute to ongoing clinical development; a current RN license in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license are required.