Case Manager RN National Remote

UnitedHealth Group

  • Englewood, CO
  • $58,800-105,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Registered Nurses in the Optum at Home program work with patients who reside in their home setting with visit completion virtually. They perform as part of a care team including the ability to refer to a Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health Case Manager, Care Navigator and other supporting team members. They deliver role appropriate case management through virtual outreach and consultations, and interdisciplinary team activities.The Registered Nurse may perform care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span. They help to manage health problems and coordinate health care for the Optum at Home patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care. This includes (but is not limited to) assessment of health status, development, and implementation of plan of care, and ongoing evaluation of patient status and response to the plan of care. Case management is conducted in collaboration with other care team members.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assess the health status of members as within the scope of licensure and with the frequency established in the model of care
  • Establish goals to meet identified health care needs
  • Plan, implement and evaluate responses to the plan of care
  • Work collaboratively the multidisciplinary team to engage resources and strategies to address medical, functional, and social barriers to care
  • Works closely with mental health clinicians to help bridge the gap between mental and physical health
  • Consult with the patient's PCP, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate
  • Assess patient needs for community resources and make appropriate referrals for service
  • Facilitate the patient's transition within and between health care settings in collaboration with the primary care physician and other treating physicians
  • Completely and accurately document in patient's electronic medical record
  • Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, condition trajectory and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit
  • Verify and document patient and/or family understanding of condition, plan of care and follow up recommendations
  • Actively participate in organizational quality initiatives
  • Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize clinical integration, efficiency, and effectiveness of care delivery
  • Maintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification (if applicable) and CEUs
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of UnitedHealthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion, integrity, performance, innovation and relationships in the care provided to our members
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.Required Qualifications:
  • Current unrestricted licensure as RN Compact License
  • 2+ years of experience as an RN
  • 1+ years of Case Management experience
  • Experience in assessing the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for company meetings and training
  • Computer literate and able to navigate the Internet
  • Quiet workspace and access to install secure high-speed internet via cable/DSL in home
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven computer skills, including us of Electronic Medical Records
  • Bilingual
  • Reside within Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern Time Zones
  • Effective time management and communication skills
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with seniors and their families
  • Ability to work with diverse care teams
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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