Field RN Case Manager -

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
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's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
Registered Nurses will be working with patients primarily in a facility setting. They perform as part of a care team including a team of Nurse Practitioners, Care Navigator, and other supporting team members. They deliver role appropriate patient care through visits, telephonic outreach, and interdisciplinary team activities.
The Registered Nurse may perform care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span. They help to manage health problems and coordinate health care for the patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care. This includes (but is not limited to) assessment of health status, development and implementation of plan of care, and ongoing evaluation of patient status and response to the plan of care. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other care team members.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with flexibilty for possible evening/weekend work pending business/member needs
Location: Skokie/Northbrook-IL Area
Travel: 100% Field based position thoughout Skokie/Northbrook, IL area
Primary Responsibilities:

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  Reports to Clinical Services Manager
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  Provide preventative and primary care for patients in assigned long term care facilities
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  Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
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  Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
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  Work with the facility's utilization review process
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  Assess the health status of members as within the scope of licensure and with the frequency established in the model of care
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  Establish goals to meet identified health care needs
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  Plan, implement and evaluate responses to the plan of care
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  Work collaboratively the multidisciplinary team to engage resources and strategies to address medical, functional, and social barriers to care
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  Consult with the patient's PCP, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate
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  Completely and accurately document in patient's electronic medical record
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  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
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  Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of UnitedHealthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion, integrity, performance, innovation and relationships in the care provided to our members
  What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
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    Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
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    Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
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    Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
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    401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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    Education Reimbursement
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    Employee Discounts
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    Employee Assistance Program
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    Employee Referral Bonus Program
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    Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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    More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
    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:
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      Associate degree or higher in Nursing
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      Current unrestricted RN License in the state of Illinois
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      5+ years of relevant experience in clinical assessments
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      1+ years of experience in a long-term care setting, community setting or critical care
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      Ability to travel up to 100% of the time for field-based work; valid driver's license; travel up to one and a half hours one way
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      Strong computer skills, including use of Electronic Medical Records and Excel Spreadsheets
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      Effective time management and communication skills
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      Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance.
      Preferred Qualifications:
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        Baccalaureate degree preferred (BSN)
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        Familiarity with the long-term care business environment
        To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 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)
        **PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.
        For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, click here.
        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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