2,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

　　Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

　　As a team member of our Optum At Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system, and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home.

　　We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

　　We're making a strong connection between exceptional patient care and outstanding career opportunities. The result is a culture of performance that's driving the health care industry forward. As a Field Case Manager RN with UnitedHealth Group, you'll support a diverse member population with education, advocacy and connections to the resources they need to feel better and get well. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Apply today!

　　Location: Field based position throughout the Augusta, GA area

　　Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Hours may vary based on business needs.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Perform initial review of consumer health records and current health status (e.g., health risk scores) to identify health risk and determine next steps

　　Conduct initial and ongoing assessments utilizing nursing assessment skills in home setting

　　Receive information from consumers about specific symptoms and questions

　　Conduct interviews to understand cause and effect, gather or review health history for clinical symptoms, and determine health literacy

　　Evaluate consumer data throughout the assessment process to identify inconsistencies and adherence to Evidence Based Guidelines from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care

　　Identify and prioritize gaps to develop plan of care and short and long-term goals to empower consumers to meet identified goals

　　Determine consumer's willingness to engage in plan of care and readiness for change

　　Identify appropriate interventions and resources to meet gaps (e.g., psychosocial, transportation, long-term care) based on specific consumer needs from both the health care and psychosocial / socioeconomic dimensions of care

　　Document the plan of care in appropriate EHR systems and enter data per specified format

　　Maintain consumer engagement by establishing rapport, demonstrating empathy, and building a trusting relationship

　　Collaborate with primary providers or multidisciplinary team to align or integrate goals to plan of care and drive consistent coordination of care

　　Provide ongoing support for advanced care planning

　　Reassess plan of care at appropriate intervals based on initial objectives, significant change of condition, or achievement of goals

　　Understand and operate effectively / efficiently within legal/regulatory requirements

　　Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standards, industry standards, best practices, and contractual requirements) to make clinical decisions, improve clinical outcomes and achieve business results

　　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:

　　Associate’s degree or higher in nursing

　　Active, un-encumbered RN license to practice nursing in the state of Georgia

　　1+ years of experience working with complex patient populations including multiple chronic diseases with diverse psychosocial backgrounds

　　1+ years of experience in a hospital, acute care or direct care setting

　　Must be able to type and have the ability to navigate a Windows based environment

　　Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　BSN

　　Certified Case Manager (CCM)

　　1+ years of experience working in home health or in-home setting

　　Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Plan benefit structures

　　Basic knowledge of computers and cell phones

　　Proven comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting

　　Proven effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and families

　　Proven excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage schedule

　　Proven excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate with care team and physicians

　　At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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