As a Field - Based Case Manager, you'll wear many hats and you will be visiting members in the hospital before discharge possibly with new medications or diagnoses. You'll assist members with safe, effective transitions from care environments to where they live. You may also act as an intermediary between providers and members - serving in numerous roles, such as educator, evaluator, service coordinator, community resource researcher and more. The result? Fewer hospitalizations, ER visits and costly service gaps; and a less stressed, more effective healthcare system for us all.
What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You'll work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.
If you are located in Fort Worth, TX, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Field based role work from home but travel within 50 miles.
Primary Responsibilities:- Visit members in the hospital prior to discharge
- Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in - person or on - phone interaction
- Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels
- Assist members with the transition from a care facility back to their home
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, unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas
- 3+ years clinical experience in a hospital, acute care, home health/hospice, direct care or case management
- Proven ability to communicate complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others
- Proven ability to be flexible with daily schedule
- Proven problem-solving skills; the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action
- Computer / typing proficiency to enter / retrieve data in electronic clinical records; experience with email, internet research, use of online calendars and other software applications
- Reliable transportation to travel within service delivery area which will be up to a 50 mile radius from your home
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex conditions
- Case Management experience including Certification in Case Management
- Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care experience
- Oncology experience
- Home care / field based case management experience
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
