RN Care Coordinator

Optum; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 58,300 - 114,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse in Tacoma, WA, focusing on patient visits and case management. This role requires a current RN license in Washington, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $58,300 to $114,300 annually, plus a sign-on bonus. The RN will collaborate with a care team and manage care for patients, visiting them predominantly in patient and home settings.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington.
• 3+ years of RN experience.
• 1+ years of case management experience.
• Experience with using an electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Makes visits 75% of the time to patients in the Pierce County area.
• Establishes communication with the care team and patients.
• Reviews member's status and assists in achieving goals.
• Performs member visits and rounding as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Experience with electronic medical records

Education

Current RN license in Washington

BSN

Job description

Sign-on Bonus

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates!

Work Schedule

M-F no nights, weekends or on-call!

About the Role

This role will make visits 75% of the time to patients in the Pierce County area.

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

An RN functions as part of the primary care team, and reports to the Clinical Services Manager (CSM). The RN supports the APC and our members to coordinate care services. This role works in close collaboration with all of the team members, and may support multiple providers. The RN works under the direction of the provider, and activities are delegated to the RN by the provider or the team CSM. The RN understands and supports the CPM models of care Institutional Special Needs Plan (ISNP), Institutional Special Needs Plan (IESNP) and Transitions to Skilled (TTS), and works in collaboration with the team to meet the goals of the program. This role will support our members telephonically and in-person in patient settings and home settings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains communication and a trusting collaborative relationship with the ICT, member/RP and primary caregiver staff in the ALC and APC?
• Communicates with multiple organizations operational units for seamless coordination of benefits, i.e., utilization review staff, provider relations liaison, pharmacy, etc.?
• Reviews member's status and assists to achieve progress toward goals; adjusts the ICP as necessary?
• Performs administrative functions for or on behalf of the PCP and/or APC?
• Participates in program effectiveness analysis and planning?
• Performs member visits and rounding as established and directed by the APC?
• Communicates status of member with APC for evaluation and ICP updates?
• Communicates with member, family/RP, primary caregivers of the community and other members of the ICT with each member visit?
• Assists with other clinical and quality responsibilities for member, e.g., gaps in care?
• Attends meetings on behalf of the APC and communicates updates to the ICP with the ICT?
• Provides clinical educational programs for facility staff?
• Communicates information on behalf of the APC to the member, family/RP and primary caregiver staff at the ALC?
• Coordinates and collaborates with the health plan/client?
• Assists with ACP?
• Performs collection of data including functional status, BMI, vital signs, urine test for proteinuria, IFOBT specimen collection, and other clinical data. Results are entered into EMR and reviewed by APC?
• Performs care coordination activities within the ALC to ensure member needs are met. (i.e., member? external provider appointments, therapy needs,? durable medical equipment (DME) and transportation)??
• Stays abreast of all Model of Care (MOC) , documentation and policy updates communicated email, newsletters and team meetings?
• Maintains an understanding of and utilizes clinical resources independently including but not limited to Resource1,? iCoreCodeGenius, Sparq, Learnsource and other Optum internal sites
• Maintains confidential health information according to state and federal regulations including HIPAA?

You’ll 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.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Washington
• 3+ years of RN experience
• 1+ years of case management experience
• Experience with using an electronic medical records
• Demonstrated basic Microsoft Office skills with the ability to navigate in a Window's environment
• Proven excellent communication and customer service skills
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel locally 75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Experience working in post- acute care, such as long term care or hospice and/or Case Management experience as an RN
• Experience working with the geriatric population
• Familiarity with the long term care business environment

Salary & Benefits

Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

Drug Free Workplace

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.