Field Assessment Nurse in New York City

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!!!

This is a full time opportunity - Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00pm EST

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.

You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it’s all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In this role, you’ll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn, you’ll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients.

In this Field RN role, you will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
• Utilize the NYS UAS Assessment as needed in the home or via telehealth to develop a person center service plan to meet the member’s needs
• Identify and initiate referrals for 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 the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

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:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
• 2 years of relevant clinical work experience
• 1 years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willing or ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
• New York state issued ID or ability to obtain one prior to hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Behavioral health or clinical degree
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Field-based work experience
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Proficient in use of UASNY