Field-Based RN Care Coordinator – Home Visits & Travel

Jobtome; Waxahachie (TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is hiring for a field-based, home-based RN role serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas. The position requires a Texas RN license, 2+ years in a community health setting, and travel up to 75% within the region.

You will assess and implement individualized care plans, coordinate referrals, and advocate for patients while maintaining communication with all stakeholders to ensure timely, quality care. Telecommuting is allowed within commuting distance of Dallas.

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

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is hiring for a field-based, home-based RN role serving Dallas, TX and surrounding areas. The position requires a Texas RN license, 2+ years in a community health setting, and travel up to 75% within the region.

You will assess and implement individualized care plans, coordinate referrals, and advocate for patients while maintaining communication with all stakeholders to ensure timely, quality care. Telecommuting is allowed within commuting distance of Dallas.