RN Telephonic Nurse Case Manager – Kidney

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

As an RN Telephonic Nurse Case Manager, you will be responsible for clinical operations and medical management activities across the continuum of care from assessing and planning to implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating. You will also be responsible for providing health education, coaching and treatment decision support for members.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. Monday-Friday business hours as you take on some tough challenges in a fast paced environment.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8AM -5PM within your local time zone with one night a week until 7PM

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Making outbound calls to assess members’ current health status
• Identifying gaps or barriers in treatment plans
• Providing patient education to assist with self-management
• Interacting with Medical Directors on challenging cases
• Coordinating care for members and services as needed (home health, DME, etc.)
• Educating members on disease processes
• Encouraging members to make healthy lifestyle changes
• Making “welcome home” calls to ensure that discharged member receive the necessary services and resources
• Documenting and tracking findings

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:

• Active, unrestricted RN license in a compact state
• Compact License OR Compact Equivalent and ability to obtain additional licenses if needed
• 3+ years of clinical experience within Nephrology/ Dialysis setting
• Computer proficiency utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), including the ability to type and talk at the same time while navigating a Windows environment
• Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high speed internet connection or can leverage existing high – speed internet service
• Access to dedicated workspace from home for in home office set up

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Telephonic case management experience
• Experience with discharge planning

• Experience in a remote position

   

*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.

 

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.