Weekend RN Case Manager — Home Health & Discharge Lead

UnitedHealth Group; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend shift

Benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager for a weekend shift (Friday to Monday) to support home health, hospice and community care patients.

You will assess needs, coordinate care, assist discharge and transition planning, educate and coach patients, and supervise LPNs and HHAs under RN/MD supervision.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the care Advocate and Social Worker and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for the state(s) assigned to work.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of clinical experience as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
• Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs or document rationale for not doing so.
• Promote patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures; support learning of self-care techniques.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
• Plan and provide staff education.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families.
• Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Clinical RN experience

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum, is hiring a Nurse Case Manager for a weekend shift (Friday to Monday) to support home health, hospice and community care patients.

You will assess needs, coordinate care, assist discharge and transition planning, educate and coach patients, and supervise LPNs and HHAs under RN/MD supervision.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the care Advocate and Social Worker and offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.