Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator – Star Kids – Southeast Houston, TX

Requisition Number: 2282023
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary Location: Houston, TX
(Remote considered)

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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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 RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator 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.

This is a Field Based position with a Home-Based office.

If you are located in Southeast Houston, TX market, you will have the flexibility to work a Hybrid/Field schedule 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

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:

  • 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 & a valid US driver’s license

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 on 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.

   

The salary range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

   

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.

    

    

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Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2282023

Business Segment Community & State

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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