Field Based RN Case Manager-Labette/Cherokee/Crawford Counties, KS
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Wichita
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
At UnitedHealthcare, we---re simplifying the health care
experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to
quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of
people for the better. Come build the health care system of
tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable.
Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting.
Growing together. This is a Field-Based Role with a Home-Based
Office If you reside within Labette/Cherokee/Crawford Counties, KS
you will have the flexibility to work in both the field as well as
telecommute as you take on some tough challenges. Primary
Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care strategies that
are individualized and directed toward the most appropriate level
of care for Medicare and Medicaid members while proactively
engaging the member to manage their own health and healthcare
Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time,
being self-motivated, driven toward quality results, managing time
well, being very detailed oriented and organized, work well in a
team and on your own, and ability to manage multiple deadlines This
is high volume, high pace, customer service environment. Must be
efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over
the phone and in person Must be strongly patient-focused and
adaptable to changes Proactively engage the member to manage their
own health and healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills
Highly detailed charting on member---s reported needs, medical and
behavioral health history, current management of their health
concerns and social determinacies of health needs and medication
reconciliation Manage the Transitions of Care for members when
discharged from in-patient hospital stays and emergency room Help
member set goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals and
update their care plan regularly as they progress toward goals met
Support the member to improve their wellbeing by staying out of the
hospital, and attend regular visits to their primary physician and
specialists Identify and initiate referrals for social service
programs; including financial, community resources, medical,
behavioral health, psychosocial, community and state supportive
services Communicate with all stakeholders the required
health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and
services are provided expeditiously to all members Advocate for
Persons as needed to ensure the Person has access to care Provide
clinical support for nonclinical staff of the team, in way of
education on medications, diagnosis and disease specific education
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate
services and identify needs Strong computer and software navigation
skills are critical Be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient
in all types of situations What are the reasons to consider working
for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together --- competitive base
pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards,
and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your
success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you
start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending
Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D
Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability
coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance
Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet
insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information
can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits 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 Kansas 2 years of
experience working in the community as a RN in acute inpatient
care, long-term care, home health, hospice, public health,
behavioral health, or assisted living Intermediate level of
proficiency working with MS Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with reliable
transportation, with a current and non-restricted state of Kansas
Driver---s License and State-required insurance Access to a
designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from
non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health
Information (PHI) Live in a location that can receive a
UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or
leverage an existing high-speed internet service Preferred
Qualifications: Bachelor---s degree in nursing A background in
managing Medicaid and Medicare populations with complex medical and
behavioral needs Experience with arranging community resources
Experience with electronic charting All Telecommuters will be
required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group---s Telecommuter Policy.
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. 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. RPO Red
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