RN Field Case Manager - Telephonic WA State ONLY

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum 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 Care at Home team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, 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.  This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you are located in the state of Washington, you will have the flexibility to work remotely
* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assess the health status of members as within the scope of licensure and with the frequency established in the model of care Establish goals to meet identified health care needs

Plan, implement and evaluate responses to the plan of care

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to engage resources and strategies to address medical, functional, and social barriers to care Works closely with mental health clinicians to help bridge the gap between mental and physical health

Consult with the patient's PCP, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate

Assess patient needs for community resources and make appropriate referrals for service

Facilitate the patient's transition within and between health care settings in collaboration with the primary care physician and other treating physicians

Completely and accurately document in patient's electronic medical record

Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, condition trajectory and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit

Verify and document patient and/or family understanding of condition, plan of care and follow up recommendations

Actively participate in organizational quality initiatives

Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize clinical integration, efficiency, and effectiveness of care delivery

Maintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification (if applicable) and CEUsDemonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of United Healthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion, integrity, performance, innovation and relationships in the care provided to our members

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:

Current unrestricted licensure as RN in Washington2+ years of experience as an RN Experience in assessing the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs

Computer skills, including us of Electronic Medical Records Proven ability to work with diverse care teams in a variety of settings including non-clinical settings (primarily patient homes)
Access to reliable home internet

Access to home office to maintain HIPAA privacy

Preferred Qualifications:

Case management certification6+ months Case Management experience

Home health experience

Geriatric experience

Proven excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with seniors and their families
* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy 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).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,500 to $137,300 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health 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…