Field RN Care Coordinator, Nursing Facilities - Kootenai & Surrounding Counties, Idaho

UnitedHealthcare Community & State is excited to serve more members in Idaho and is seeking dedicated professionals to be part of our team.

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3,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.

As a part of the care management team, the Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with chronic and complex health care needs. This position will provide support to the broader team with clinical and non-clinical activities to support a person-centered approach to care coordination. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member’s medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

This is a fast-paced working environment that requires the ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

If you reside within the state of Idaho in one of the following counties, Kootenai, Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, or Shoshone you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute

• as you take on some tough challenges.

This is a hybrid- based position up to 75% of time in field when business requires with a home - based office. You will work from home when not in the field.

Primary Responsibilities :

Serve as the primary care manager for dual eligible members

Engage people face-to-face and / or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment or wellness assessment (as appropriate), including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and social drivers of health (SDoH). Develop and implement individualized, person-centered care plans inclusive of goals, opportunities and interventions aligned with a person’s readiness to change to support the best health and quality of life outcomes by meeting them where they are in their health journey

Partner and collaborate with the internal care team, providers, and community resources / partners to implement care plans and remove obstacles so the member can successfully stay in or return to the community (when appropriate

Assist members with obtaining necessary HCBS supports and services

Provide referral and linkage as appropriate and accepted by the individual being served (may include internal consult opportunities such as Housing Navigator, Pharmacy Team, Peer Specialist, etc. or community-based provider referrals such as PCP, specialists, medication assisted therapy referrals, etc.)

Support proactive discharge planning and manage / coordinate care transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility

Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health

Advocate for people and families, as needed, to ensure that the member’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

Support Provider and Facility nonclinical questions (credentialing, claims, etc.) connecting them to the correct Health Plan and / or UHC resources

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.)

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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 and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Idaho license OR a compact state license

1 years of experience working with people that have Medicaid / Medicare or who have significant social drivers of health (SDoH) needs

1 years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers up to 75% of time depending on member and business needs

Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)

Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Preferred Qualifications

CCM certification

Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for documentation

Demonstrated experience / additional training or certifications in care in rural settings homelessness, food insecurity, behavioral health, co-occurring conditions, IDD, Person Centered Care, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care

Experience supporting individuals with complex and chronic conditions including those residing in a nursing facility or that meet nursing facility level of care within the community

Background in Managed Care

Experience working in team-based care

Bilingual in Spanish or other language specific to market populations

Live in Idaho

Physical Requirements

Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day

Ability to navigate multiple locations / terrains to visit employees, members and / or providers

Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, stethoscope, etc.)

Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties

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.

The salary range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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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