Healthcare Manager RN WellMed Remcon

Explore opportunities with Well Med, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring.

Connecting. Growing together.

The Healthcare Manager is responsible for successfully supporting patients with high risk health conditions to navigate the healthcare system. The Healthcare Manager assists in developing patient empowerment by acting as an educator, resource, and advocate for patients and their families to ensure a maximum quality of life. The Healthcare Manager interacts and collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams, to include physicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, social workers, and other educators.

The Healthcare Manager acts as a resource for clinic staff. The Healthcare Manager works in a less structured, self-directed environment and performs all nursing duties within the scope of a RN license of the applicable state board of nursing.

• Works with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients at high risk
• Supports longitudinal care of the patient with chronic care conditions by:
  • Performing assessment of health conditions
  • Performing medication reconciliation
  • Conducting Motivational Interviewing and Self-Management Goal setting
  • Providing patient education
  • Creating referrals to appropriate agencies and resources
• Supports transition of the patient with chronic care conditions from inpatient to outpatient setting, by:
  • Performing assessment of transitional needs
  • Performing medication reconciliation
  • Establishing and reviewing contingency plan
  • Providing patient education
• Assisting with post discharge needs such as prescriptions, transportation, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), appointments
• Coordinate with providers to establish or update plan of care
• Performs accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participates in daily huddles and Patient Care Coordination (PCC) meetings
• Prepares accurate and timely reports, as required, for weekly meetings
• Maintains continued competence in nursing practice and knowledge of current evidence based practices
• May perform clinical tasks within their scope of practice
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree in Nursing with four or more years of experience
• Registered Nurse with an active and unrestricted license to practice in the state of employment
• Current BLS certification
• 2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting
• Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma, diabetes, CHF and IHD
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

• Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
• Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.