Field Based RN Case Manager-Butler County, KS
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
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.
This is a Field-Based Role with a Home-Based Office
If you reside within Butler County, KS, you will have the
flexibility to work in both the field as well as telecommute* as
you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities: -
Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized
and directed toward the most appropriate level of care for Medicare
and Medicaid members while proactively engaging the member to
manage their own health and healthcare
Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time,
being self-motivated, driven toward quality results, managing time
well, being very detailed oriented and organized, work well in a
team and on your own, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
This is high volume, high pace, customer service environment. Must
be efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over
the phone and in person
Must be strongly patient-focused and adaptable to changes
Proactively engage the member to manage their own health and
healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills
Highly detailed charting on member's reported needs, medical and
behavioral health history, current management of their health
concerns and social determinacies of health needs and medication
reconciliation
Manage the Transitions of Care for members when discharged from
in-patient hospital stays and emergency room
Help member set goals and develop a care plan to achieve those
goals and update their care plan regularly as they progress toward
goals met
Support the member to improve their wellbeing by staying out of the
hospital, and attend regular visits to their primary physician and
specialists
Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs;
including financial, community resources, medical, behavioral
health, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related
information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are
provided expeditiously to all members
Advocate for Persons as needed to ensure the Person has access to
care
Provide clinical support for nonclinical staff of the team, in way
of education on medications, diagnosis and disease specific
education
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate
services and identify needs
Strong computer and software navigation skills are critical
Be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of
situations
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: -
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 RN license in the state of Kansas -
2+ years of experience working in the community as a RN in acute
inpatient care, long-term care, home health, hospice, public
health, behavioral health, or assisted living
Intermediate level of proficiency working with MS Word, Excel and
Microsoft Outlook
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with reliable
transportation, with a current and non-restricted state of Kansas
Driver's License and State-required insurance
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from
non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health
Information (PHI)
Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved
high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed
internet service
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing
A background in managing Medicaid and Medicare populations with
complex medical and behavioral needs
Experience with arranging community resources
Experience with electronic charting
-*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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. -
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. -
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -
#RPO #Red
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