Weekend RN Case Manager - Home Health

Optum; Palmyra (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Nurse Case Manager for a weekend role (Friday to Monday) to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision of RN or MD.

Responsibilities include developing plans of care, referrals, patient education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, and timely documentation. Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.

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

Job description

Optum is seeking a Nurse Case Manager for a weekend role (Friday to Monday) to guide patients and families through the care continuum, assess needs, coordinate care, support discharge planning, and manage outpatient care under supervision of RN or MD.

Responsibilities include developing plans of care, referrals, patient education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, and timely documentation. Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered.