Field RN Case Manager - Washington DC

$5, sign on bonus for external candidates

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care.

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Optum At Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system, and connect them to key support services.

This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.

We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. 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 Telephone 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 % 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
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to travel up to % to visit members in their homes within Washington DC

Preferred Qualifications :

• 1+ years of experience working with the geriatric population
• Experience conducting inservices
• Field based experience going into patients homes
• Experience creating care plans
• Case Management experience

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.