Field Based RN Case Manager - Fort Worth, TX

Optum; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Telephone Field - Based Case Manager RN in Texas to support education, advocacy and resource connections for members, including hospital discharge planning and home transitions.

The role requires an unrestricted Texas RN license and 3+ years of clinical experience, with flexibility to travel within a 50-mile radius and work remotely when needed. This position emphasizes coordination of care and communication with providers and members.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas.
• 3+ years clinical experience in hospital, acute care, or case management.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly and adapt to changes.
• Reliable transportation to travel within a 50 mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Visit members in the hospital prior to discharge.
• Coordinate a complete continuum of quality care with close communication to members.
• Assist with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources.
• Support transition from care facility to home.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Electronic health records

Transportation

Education

Registered Nurse license (TX)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Email & Calendar tools

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We're making a solid connection between exceptional patient care and outstanding career opportunities. The result is a culture of performance that's driving the health care industry forward. As a Telephone Case Manager RN with UnitedHealth Group, you'll support a diverse member population with education, advocacy and connections to the resources they need to feel better and get well. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come.

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.

You will 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.

*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.

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.

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

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