RN Care Coordinator - Nursing Facilities - McAllen, TX - Med Surg
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
RN Care Coordinator - Nursing Facilities - McAllen, TX
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.
If you are within a 60-mile radius one-way of McAllen, TX and can
travel locally, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as
you take on some tough challenges. Travel required in local areas
about 50% of the time based on business needs.
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.
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 RN unrestricted license in the State of TX
* 2+ years of experience working within the community health
setting or in a health care role
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and
Outlook
* 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
* High-speed internet at residence
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.
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