Field Based Hss Clinical Coordinator Rn - Dallas, Tx

Jobtome; Plano (KY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field-Based Registered Nurse for the Dallas area. This home-based position requires travel to Medicaid members' homes and community sites to coordinate individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include planning, referrals, advocacy, and cross-functional communication to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care for members in various settings.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Texas RN license.
• 2+ years of community health or healthcare experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel up to 75% within the Dallas, TX region.
• Reside in or within commutable distance to Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies targeting appropriate levels of care.
• Identify and initiate referrals for social, financial, psychosocial, community, and state services.
• Manage the care plan across the continuum as a single contact point and communicate health information to stakeholders.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure needs and choices are represented by the care team.
• Travel to Dallas and surrounding areas up to 75% to visit Medicaid members in homes or other settings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Texas RN license

Job description

At UnitedHealthcare, we are 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.

This is a Field Based role with a Home-Based office. If you are located in or within commutable driving distance to Dallas, TX area (and surrounding areas), you will have the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patients and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
• 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
• Travel 75% of the time within the Dallas, TX area and surrounding areas

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 Texas RN license
• 2+ years of experience in a community health or healthcare setting
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, ability to travel up to 75% in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' office
• Reside in or within commutable driving distance to Dallas, TX

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting
• 1+ years of experience with long-term care services and support, Medicaid or Medicare
• Ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails
• Knowledge of the principles of most integrated settings, including federal and State requirements like the federal home and community-based settings regulations

All Telecommuters 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.