Case Manager Registered Nurse

About this role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting

Growing together. The Care Manager, RN provides leadership in the coordination of patient-centered care across the continuum, develops a safe discharge plan through collaboration with the patients/caregivers and multidisciplinary healthcare team to arrange appropriate post discharge services and optimal transitions in care. Facilitates appropriate LOS, patient experience, and reimbursement for all patients

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with all members of the healthcare team. Through clinical care coordination drives efficient utilization of resources to reduce length of stay, improve patient flow and throughput, limits variation by applying innovative and evidence-based practice, and to reduce the risk of readmission. Location: Eastern Maine Medical Center - 489 State St, Bangor, ME Primary Responsibilities: Effectively problem-solves and actively pursues resolution Directly communicates with staff, physicians, patients, and families Role models leadership behavior through courtesy, respect, and efficiency Coordinates patient care processes to achieve desired quality outcomes and identifies/controls inappropriate resource utilization Facilitates patient and family education and promotes continuity of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Assures patient rights by offering a choice when appropriate Reviews the patient plan of care with the multi-disciplinary team. Facilitates and pa

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