Telephonic RN Case Manager - Kidney Resource Services - Telecommute
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates!!Combine two of the
fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance,
collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading
edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of
millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about
making health care data available wherever and whenever people need
it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are
looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to
drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm)For those who want to invent the future
of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic
care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of
care. As a Telephonic RN Case Manager for the Kidney Resource
Services program, you will be responsible for clinical operations
and medical management activities across the continuum of care from
assessing and planning to implementing, coordinating, monitoring
and evaluating. You will also be responsible for providing health
education, coaching and treatment decision support for
members.***The schedule for this position includes some evening
hours where you will be expected to work until approximately 8pm,
based on member availability. For example: 11am-8pm OR a split
shift 8am-12pm and then 4pm-8pm***You'll enjoy the flexibility to
telecommute* from home within the United States as you take on some
tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
- Making outbound calls to assess members' current health
status
- Identifying gaps or barriers in treatment plans
- Providing patient education to assist with self-management
- Interacting with Medical Directors on challenging cases
- Coordinating care for members and services as needed (home
health, DME, etc.)
- Educating members on disease processes
- Encouraging members to make healthy lifestyle changes
- Utilizing Milliman criteria to determine if patients are in the
correct hospital setting
- Making "welcome home" calls to ensure that discharged member
receive the necessary services and resources
- Documenting and tracking findingsThis position will require
active and unrestricted Nursing licensure in multiple US States.
Selected candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain
multiple state licensures (application fees and filing costs paid
for by UHG). 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:
- Active, unrestricted RN license in your state of residence
- Multiple state licensures (in addition to Compact License if
applicable) or ability to obtain multiple state nursing
licenses
- 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital, acute care, or
direct care setting
- Renal, Chronic Kidney Disease or Dialysis Care experience as a
main focus of your job
- Computer proficiency utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook), including the ability to type and talk at
the same time while navigating a Windows environment
- Access to dedicated workspace from home for in home office set
up
- Ability to work schedule listed
- Must reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group
approved high speed internet connection or can leverage existing
high-speed internet servicePreferred Qualifications:
- BSN
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Diabetic educator experience
- ICU, Cardiology or Critical Care experience
- Telephonic case management experience
- Experience with discharge planning
- Solid working knowledge of hypertension and/or diabetesTo
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary
range for Colorado residents is $54,400 to $97,000. The salary
range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $60,000 to $106,700.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to
education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to
your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching
choice of benefits and incentives.*All Telecommuters will be
required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter
Policy**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus is only available to
external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a realated entity in a full
time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal candidates") are not
eligible to receive a Sign-On Bonus.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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