Field Care Manager RN: Lead Teams & Transitions

UnitedHealth Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a clinical lead for assigned care teams in the Albuquerque metro area. You will support high-risk members through comprehensive care management, transitions of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

This field-based role involves travel within the territory, partnering with physicians, social workers, and community partners to deliver whole-person care and coordinate services.

Qualifications

• Active New Mexico RN license (multistate compact preferred).
• 3+ years of acute care, home health, ambulatory care, or care management experience.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and social assessments in homes, hospitals, and SNFs.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans with providers.
• Lead care coordination and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Manage transitions of care after hospitalizations and ED visits.
• Provide disease management and self-care coaching for complex conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and partners.
• Identify and support palliative care and hospice-appropriate members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support quality initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Independent work

Care coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Active New Mexico RN license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a clinical lead for assigned care teams in the Albuquerque metro area. You will support high-risk members through comprehensive care management, transitions of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

This field-based role involves travel within the territory, partnering with physicians, social workers, and community partners to deliver whole-person care and coordinate services.