RN Care Coordinator – Remote in Pueblo County, Colorado and surrounding areas preferred

Requisition Number: 2309645
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary Location: Pueblo, CO, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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.

 

Doing the right thing is a way of life at Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP). As part of the UnitedHealthcare family of plans, RMHP provides innovative health insurance coverage and personalized attention to individuals of all ages and business of all sizes throughout Western and rural Colorado. RMHP is continually striving to improve the health and wellness of our Members and partners in the state where we live, work, and play – because we’re Colorado, too.

 

The RN Behavioral Health Clinical Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex medical/behavioral needs.  Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member’s medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

 

If you reside locally to Pueblo County, CO and surrounding areas, you will enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Engage members and/or their families face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic (SDoH) needs
  • Develop and implement individualized, person-centered care plans inclusive of goals, opportunities and interventions aligned with a person’s readiness to change to support the best health and quality of life outcomes by meeting the member where they are
  • Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
  • Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health
  • Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission
  • Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

 

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 independent licensure as a Registered Nurse in Colorado
  • 2+ years of clinical experience
  • 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time within SE Colorado (Pueblo or surrounding area) to meet with members and providers
  • Resident of Colorado

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • BSN, master’s degree or higher in clinical field
  • CCM certification
  • 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs 
  • Behavioral health experience
  • Experience working in team-based care
  • Background in Managed Care 
     

 

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour 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.  

 

 

UnitedHealth Group 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.    

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.  

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2309645

Business Segment UnitedHealthcare

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time

Additional Locations

Vineland, CO, US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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