RN Clinical Coordinator - Field Based in Hudson and Surrounding Counties - NJ

Optum; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a RN Clinical Care Coordinator in New Jersey to manage a member panel with complex medical and behavioral needs. Expect ~80% field visits to member homes or long-term care facilities, with flexible travel across Hudson and surrounding counties.

Responsibilities include comprehensive needs assessments, care planning, collaboration with care teams, self-management coaching, and care transition coordination.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 80% within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment.
• Develop and implement person-centered care plans addressing medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs.
• Collaborate with internal care teams, providers, and community resources to implement care plans.
• Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs.
• Coordinate Care Transitions after ER visits, hospitalizations, or SNF admissions.
• Advocate for members and families to ensure needs are represented and supported.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The RN Clinical Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex medical/behavioral needs. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Do you live or are you willing to travel to any of the following counties? Hudson and Surrounding Counties, NJ

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs
• Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines
• Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
• Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health
• Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission
• Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $40 to $54 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted independent licensure as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 80% of your time within assigned territory to meet with members and providers

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN, Master's degree or higher in clinical field
• CCM certification
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in managed care

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day
• Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
• Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, stethoscope, etc.)
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.