About UnitedHealth Group
At UnitedHealth Group, we're simplifying the healthcare 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 healthcare system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced Field RN Care Coordinator to join our team in Dallas and Tarrant County, TX. As a Field RN Care Coordinator, you will play an essential role in our Integrated Care Model by relaying pertinent information about member needs and advocating for the best possible care available. You will ensure that our members have the right services to meet their needs, working closely with nursing facilities and other stakeholders.
About the Role
This is a Field-based position with a home-based office, requiring travel to local areas about 75% of the time based on business needs. If you are within a 30 to 60 mile radius of Dallas and Tarrant Counties, TX, and can travel locally, you will have the flexibility to work remotely. This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate RN who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Field RN Care Coordinator, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care.
- Identify and initiate referrals for member transition to community resources and provide assistance 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 healthcare team.
- Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices.
Why Join UnitedHealth Group?
At UnitedHealth Group, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive base pay
- A full and comprehensive benefit program
- Performance rewards
- 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 Savings 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.)
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- A current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Texas
- 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a healthcare 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 the assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings
- 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
While not required, we prefer candidates with:
- 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
About Our Culture
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.
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