Field RN Care Coordinator-Nursing Facilities - Cooke and Montague Counties, TX
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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.**In this RN Nurse Care Coordinator role, will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. Our team is made up of RNs, LVN's, and CACs dedicated to helping members achieve their health care goals. We work closely with the nursing facilities in which our members reside.Travel required in local areas about 75% of the time based on business needs.This is a Field based position with a home based office.If you are within a 30 to 60 mile radius of Montague or Cooke Counties, TX within one of the following zip code areas 76230; 76255 or 76240 and can travel locally, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.**Primary Responsibilities:**+ Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by member and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care+ Identify and initiate referrals for member transition to community request and provide assist with social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services+ Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact+ Communicate with all stakeholders for 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 Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices**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: '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 Texas+ 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a health care role+ Intermediate level of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Outlook, Teams) and ability to use multiple web applications+ Reliable transportation and the ability to travel in this 'assigned region' to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices+ Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)+ Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service**Preferred Qualifications:**+ 1+ years of experience with long term care services and support, Medicaid or Medicare+ Ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails+ Knowledge of the principles of most integrated settings, including federal and State requirements like the federal home and community-based settings regulations+ Reside within commutable distance of assigned duties*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.__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