Field-Based RN Care Navigator for Complex Needs

UnitedHealth Group; Salem (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the RN Clinical Care Coordinator for a panel of members with complex medical and behavioral needs. The role focuses on supporting medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to improve care quality and utilization.

Expect ~80% field-based work visiting members in homes or long-term care settings. Travel up to 80% within the NJ territory is required, visiting Salem County and surrounding counties.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
• 2+ years of clinical experience.
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Driver's license and reliable transportation with ability to travel up to 80% within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Engage members in comprehensive needs assessment (medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, socioeconomic).
• Develop and implement person-centered care plans addressing chronic conditions, wellness, social determinants, and safety.
• Collaborate with care team, providers and community resources to implement care plan.
• Provide education and coaching to support self-management of care needs.
• Support discharge planning and coordinate care transitions after ER visits or SNF admissions.
• Advocate for members and families to ensure needs are met by the health care team.

Skills

Field visits

Travel readiness

Interpersonal communication

Care coordination

Clinical assessment

Education

NJ RN license

CCM certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the RN Clinical Care Coordinator for a panel of members with complex medical and behavioral needs. The role focuses on supporting medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to improve care quality and utilization.

Expect ~80% field-based work visiting members in homes or long-term care settings. Travel up to 80% within the NJ territory is required, visiting Salem County and surrounding counties.