Registered Nurse - RN Field Case Manager - DC, MD, VA - Optum at Home at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support Certification, Case Management, Post-Acute Care, Electronic Medical Record, Geriatric Care, Long Term Services, Home and Community Based Services, Care Plan Development, Communication, Advocacy, Empathy, Collaboration, Health Education, Transportation Resources, Condition Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates 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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the clinician, the member’s Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. This position is open to candidates who live in DC, MD, or VA This is a field-based position in the greater Washington D.C. area. Expect to spend about 50-75%25 of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities in the local area. You’ll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required). Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members 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 Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals Understand and operate effectively/efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standard) Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans Provide member education to assist with self-management Make referrals to outside sources 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 Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels 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 Registered Nurse license in Washington D.C., or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date Certified in Basic Life Support 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care 1+ years of clinical case management experience 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record Valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Ability to work in a field-based capacity in Washington, D.C. Reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC Preferred Qualifications: Certified Case Management (CCM) 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population 1+ years of LTSS (Long Term Services and Supports) 1+ years of HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) experience Field based experience going into members’ homes Experience creating care plans Case Management experience Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs 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. 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. vjm

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, and implement individualized care management interventions for members. They will communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality coordinated care and advocate for members' needs.