Field Assessment Nurse Bronx and Westchester Counties, NY

UnitedHealth Group

286d • $28 - $54 • Remote

About The Position

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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. In this Field RN role, you will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating. If you are located in New York City, NY, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of relevant clinical work experience
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• 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
• New York state issued ID or ability to obtain one prior to hire

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral health or clinical degree
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Field-based work experience
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Proficient in use of UASNY

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
• Utilize the NYS UAS Assessment as needed in the home or via telehealth to develop a person center service plan to meet the member's needs
• 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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree