RN Care Coordinator - Remote in Sugarland, TX - Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 12, 2023
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Job Description:
RN Care Coordinator - Remote in Sugarland, TX$5,000 Sign On
Bonus for External Candidates
UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding
in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way
we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about
transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference?
Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)
The RN Nurse Care Coordinator will be an essential element of an
Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about
the member needs and advocating for the best possible care
available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their
needs.
If you are located in Sugarland, TX, you will have the flexibility
to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are
individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate,
lease restrictive level of care
* Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs,
including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive
services
* Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single
point of contact
* Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related
information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are
provided expeditiously to all members
* Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the
patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by
the health care team Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or
other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or
providers' offices
* Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings,
including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or
providers' offices
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 RN license in the state of Texas
* 2+ years of experience working within the community health
setting or in a health care role
* Intermediate Microsoft Office experience working with Microsoft
Word, Excel, and Outlook (ability to create, edit, save and send
documents, spreadsheets and emails)
* Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel in
this 'assigned region' to visit Medicaid members in their homes
and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals,
nursing facilities or providers' offices
* High speed internet access at residence
* Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
* RUG certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of
employment
* Experience in case management and/or certification in case
management (CCM)
* Field-based work experience
* Background in managing populations with complex medical or
behavioral needs
* Experience with electronic charting
* Bilingual skills
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out
the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find
some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We
serve the health care needs of low-income adults and children with
debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based
approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and
environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care,
community and government partners to heal health care and create
positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do
your life's best work.(sm)
PLEASE NOTE The sign on bonus is only available to external
candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a sign on bonus.
* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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