RN Home Health: Case Manager & Care Coordinator

Optum; Masontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating services, discharge planning, and outpatient care under the supervision of an RN or MD. You will help ensure appropriate levels of care, provide education, coaching, and decision support while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching, supervising LPNs and HHAs, documentation, and on-call

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical RN experience.
• 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.]
• You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical experience

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care continuum, coordinating services, discharge planning, and outpatient care under the supervision of an RN or MD. You will help ensure appropriate levels of care, provide education, coaching, and decision support while collaborating with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.

Primary responsibilities include patient assessments, referrals, teaching, supervising LPNs and HHAs, documentation, and on-call