RN Care Manager: High-Risk Patient Navigator

UnitedHealth Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Healthcare Manager to support patients with high-risk conditions and navigate the health care system. The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and coordination to maximize quality of life.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and social workers in a less-structured environment, perform nursing duties, and ensure accurate EMR documentation while guiding transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree in Nursing with four or more years of RN experience.
• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• 2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting.
• Knowledge of chronic diseases (COPD/asthma, diabetes, CHF, IHD).
• Proficient with EMR systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• TB screening and immunity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk patients with providers and clinic staff.
• Support longitudinal care including assessment, medication reconciliation, motivational interviewing, self-management goal setting, patient education, and referrals.
• Support transitions from inpatient to outpatient care with assessment and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with providers to update care plans.
• Document accurately in the EMR.
• Participate in daily huddles and PCC meetings.
• Prepare reports for weekly meetings.
• Maintain nursing competence and evidence-based practice knowledge.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

BLS certification

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Healthcare Manager to support patients with high-risk conditions and navigate the health care system. The role emphasizes education, advocacy, and coordination to maximize quality of life.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and social workers in a less-structured environment, perform nursing duties, and ensure accurate EMR documentation while guiding transitions from inpatient to outpatient care.