RN Case Manager: Home Health & Hospice

UnitedHealth Group; Citronelle (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Stock options

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys unit seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

Under supervision of RN/MD, you educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Reliable transportation

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Amedisys unit seeks a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge and transition planning, and manage ongoing outpatient care.

Under supervision of RN/MD, you educate, coach, and support treatment decisions while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker to ensure appropriate care levels.