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Posted: 19-Dec-24
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Internal Number: 145303490
$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.
We're making a strong connection between exceptional patient care and outstanding career opportunities. The result is a culture of performance that's driving the health care industry forward. As a Field Case Manager RN with UnitedHealth Group, you'll support a diverse member population with education, advocacy and connections to the resources they need to feel better and get well. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Apply today!
Standard Hours: Monday - Friday normal daytime business hours (no on-call, no weekends and no holidays required).
This is a field based position in the greater Washington DC area and you will be in the field 100% of the time going into members homes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care in their home
- Manage members through an acute medical situation and work with chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
- Identify, initiate, and follow up on referrals for community based programs and providers; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
- Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care
- Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
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:
- Associates degree or higher
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington DC
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- 1+ years of experience in post - acute care, such as long-term care
- 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record
- Valid Driver's License and Access to reliable transportation
- Ability to travel up to 100% to visit members in their homes within Washington DC
- Located within 50 miles of Washington DC
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population
- Field based experience going into patients homes
- Experience creating care plans
- Case Management experience
Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. 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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
