RN Case Manager – Remote in CST or EST

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The Nurse Case Manager, RN is responsible for patient case management for longitudinal engagement, coordination for discharge planning, transition of care needs and outpatient patient management through the care continuum. Nurse Case Manager will identify, screen, track, monitor and coordinate the care of patients with multiple co-morbidities and/or psychosocial needs and develop a patients’ action plan and/or discharge plan. The Case Manager may perform telephonic and/or face-to-face assessments. They will interact and collaborate with interdisciplinary care team (IDT), which includes physicians, inpatient case managers, care team associates, pharmacists, social workers, educators, health care coordinators/managers. The Case Manager also acts as an advocate for members and their families linking them to other IDT members to help them gain knowledge of their disease process(s)and to identify community resources for maximum level of independence. The Case Manager will participate in IDT conferences to review care plan and member progress on identified goals and interventions. The Nurse Case Manager will act as an advocate for patients and their families guide them through the health care system for transition planning and longitudinal care. The Nurse Case Manager will work in partnership with the care team and will coordinate, or provide appropriate levels of care under the direct supervision of an RN Manager or MD.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Hours are 8am-5pm in your Eastern or Central Time Zone.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patients with transition of care calls to ensure that discharged patients’ receive the necessary services and resources according to transition plan
• Conducts a transition discharge assessment onsite and/or telephonically to identify member needs at time of transition to a lower level of care
• Independently serves as the clinical liaison with hospital, clinical and administrative staff within our documentation system for discharge planning and/or next site of care needs
• In partnership with care team, make referrals to community sources and programs identified for patients
• Engage patient, family, and caregivers telephonically to assure that a well-coordinated action plan is established and continually assess health status
• Assess and identify the healthcare, educational, and psychosocial needs of the patient and their family at the initial referral to care management
• Provide member education to assist with self-management goals, disease management or acute condition and provide indicated action plan
• Utilizing evidenced-based practice, develop interventions while considering member barriers independently
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to understand cause and effect, gather or review health history for clinical symptoms, and determine health literacy
• In consultation with manager of Care Management, conducts initial assessments within designated time frames for members identified as having complex case management needs (assessment areas include clinical, behavioral, social, environment and financial)
• Manages assessments regarding patient treatment plans and establish collaborative relationships with physician advisors, clients, patients, and providers
• Collaborates effectively with Interdisciplinary Care Team (IDCT) to establish an individualized transition plan and/or action plan for patients
• Independently confers with Market Medical Directors on a regular basis regarding high risk cases and participates in departmental huddles
• Ensure adherence to NCQA requirements/Population Health requirements for Case Management programs
• Demonstrate understanding of utilization management processes
• Assists with data collection and closing of care gaps and quality metrics as assigned, and assists the healthcare team in meeting all of the quality metrics
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all company products and services as well as customer issues and needs through ongoing training and self-directed research
• Manage assigned caseload in an efficient and effective manner utilizing time management skills
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into designated care management applications to comply with documentation requirements and achieve audit scores of 95% or better on a monthly basis
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement in all aspects of patient care

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 Compact RN license in state of residence
• 3+ years of clinical experience with the geriatric population
• Ability to work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm in your times zone (Eastern or Central Time Zones only)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Telephonic Case Management experience
• Certification in Case Management (CCM)
• Experience with Complex Case Management and DSNP NCQA requirements
• Managed care Case Management experience
• Experience managing chronic conditions

*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.

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 $xx,xxx to $xx,xxx annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare  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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment