RN Health Coordinator - Field Based in Hilo, HI

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

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Health and Social Services Care Coordinator in Hilo, HI. This field-based role requires traveling about 75% locally to coordinate long-term care needs and advocate for the best possible care.

You will assess, plan and implement care strategies, refer for social services, manage the care plan, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure timely, quality outcomes for Medicaid members.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Hawaii.
• 2+ years in community health or related care.
• Experience with long-term care, home health, hospice, or assisted living.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Willing to travel locally ~75% of the time.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies per patient needs and appropriate level of care.
• Identify and initiate referrals for social services including financial and community resources.
• Manage the care plan throughout the continuum as a single point of contact.
• Communicate required health information to stakeholders to ensure coordinated care.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure needs are met by the health care team.
• Visit members in homes or long-term care facilities; maintain flexibility and patience.

Skills

Travel readiness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Registered Nurse license Hawaii

Bachelor's degree or higher

CCM certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

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.