RN Health Coordinator - Field Based in Hilo, HI

UnitedHealth Group; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Hawaii seeks a field-based Care Coordinator (RN) to support members in the local community. You will assess needs, plan care, and coordinate services across providers to ensure timely, appropriate, and least restrictive care options.

Travel about 75% locally, visiting members in homes and community settings; you will advocate for patients, connect them with social and medical resources, and support the Integrated Care Model within the care team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Hawaii.
• Experience in community health or related care settings.
• Ability to travel locally to visit Medicaid members in homes and community sites.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies tailored to each patient.
• Identify referrals for social services and coordinate resources.
• Manage the care plan as a single point of contact across providers.
• Communicate health information to stakeholders for coordinated care.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure needs are met.
• Visit members in homes or long-term care settings; travel required.

Skills

RN license

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CCM (Certified Case Manager)

Job description

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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.

You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it's all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn, you'll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients.

In this Health and Social Services Care Coordinator role, will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs.

This is a field-based position based in Hilo, HI. Position requires travel about 75% of the time locally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
• Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Visit 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

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.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Hawaii
• 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting OR in a health care related role
• Experience working directly or collaborating services for long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Willing or ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices
• Current access or ability to obtain internet access via a landline
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• CCM (Certified Case Manager)
• Case Management experience
• Experience with or exposure to discharge planning
• Experience with utilization review, concurrent review and/or risk management
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Experience as a Public Health Nurse
• Field-based work experience
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Background in mental health or experience working with serious mental illness

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. #UHCPJ

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.