RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator – Star Kids – Spring, TX

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. 

 

The more health care changes, the more certain values count. Like quality, patient-centric care, compassion, and a dedication to going the extra mile. 

As a Field-Based RN Case Manager with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll wear many hats and work in a variety of environments. 

But wherever you happen to find yourself, you’ll gain a profound sense of satisfaction knowing you’re helping to create a more efficient and effective health care system for everyone. 

If you are located in Spring, TX you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction 
• Support members with condition education, medication reviews, and connections to resources such as Provider Services, Private Duty Nursing, DME, and supplies
• Assist members with the transition from a care facility back to their home
• This role involves approximately 75% travel and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a full range of in-home and facility-based environments
• Most of the time you’ll work autonomously, so the ability to stay focused and motivated is essential
• This function is for UHC C&S Only (with the exception of the Community Health Worker role)
• Positions in this function address efforts focused on medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health factors that improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities
• Generally, work is self-directed and not prescribed
• Works with less structured, more complex issues
• Serves as a resource to others

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:

• Associate’s Degree (or higher)
• Current, unrestricted RN license
• 3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital, acute care, home health/hospice, direct care, or case management
• Intermediate level of computer/typing proficiency to enter/retrieve data in electronic clinical records; experience with email, internet research, use of online calendars and other software applications
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Case management experience including Certification in Case Management
• Experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex bio-psychosocial needs
• Experience in Home & Community based or Long-Term Care services delivery
• Home care/field-based case management
• Bilingual skills 

*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.

 

 

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