Care Manager RN - No weekends or on-call - Remote - 2285701

UnitedHealth Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN Care Manager to enhance community health care delivery. In this impactful role, you will coordinate care for members, ensuring they receive the necessary services tailored to their unique needs. Your responsibilities will include assessing care requirements, advocating for members, and collaborating with a dynamic team to improve health outcomes. This position offers flexibility with remote work options and a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN license in North Carolina and 2+ years of RN experience required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individualized care management interventions for members.
• Advocate for members to ensure their needs and choices are represented.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Care Management

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 members. In this role, you’ll work in the field and coordinate the care needs for members 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 members.

In this RN Care Manager role, you will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs.

Expect to spend about 50% of your time visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. You’ll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

We offer our established staff the option to work 4 10-hour days (7 am-6 pm) in lieu of the traditional 8 hour 5/day week schedule after employee has demonstrated competency with the role and are able to meet metrics.

Additionally, there is no “on-call” or weekend requirements.

If you are located in Cabarrus/Concorde/Kannapolis, Stanley, Union, Anson, Albemarle, Monroe or Wadesboro, NC, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Assess, plan and implement care management interventions that are individualized for each member and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care.
2. Identify and initiate referrals for both healthcare and community-based services; including but not limited to financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services.
3. Develop and implement care plan interventions throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact.
4. Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members.
5. Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team.

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:

1. Unrestricted RN license in the state of North Carolina.
2. 2+ years of RN experience.
3. Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Resident of areas within Cabarrus/Concorde/Kannapolis, Stanley, Union, Anson, Albemarle, Monroe and Wadesboro, NC.
5. Willing or ability to travel, up to 50% of your time to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers or providers' offices.
6. Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2. CCM certification.
3. 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting or 2+ years of experience providing community-based care management to members receiving long-term care, personal care services, private duty nursing, or home health.
4. Experience working with long term services and support, to complete personal care service assessments.
5. Experience in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs.
6. Experience working with Home Care Based Services.
7. Experience working with members in community and home-based settings.
8. Fluent in Spanish.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The hourly 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).

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.