Field Based HSS Clinical Coordinator RN - Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler Counties or Surrounding Areas

UnitedHealth Group•Burrton, KS

5d•$28 - $50•Hybrid

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. The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Care Coordinator RN is responsible for establishing a set of person-centered goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that a person receiving LTSS receives services in a supportive, effective, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner. Care coordination includes case management, disease management, discharge planning, transition planning, addressing social determinants of health and integration into community. This position is a Field-Based position with a Home-Based office. Expected travelling 3-5 days per week within 30–60-mile radius. The counties covered by this position are Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler Counties or Surrounding Areas]. If you reside locally to or within 30 miles of Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler Counties or Surrounding Areas, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. 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.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted independent licensure as a Registered Nurse in Kansas
2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a health care role
1+ years of experience working with people with long-term care needs
1+ years of experience working with people receiving services on one of the homes and community-based waivers in KS
1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
Must reside in or within 30 miles of one of the following [Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler Counties or Surrounding Areas]
Must possess a valid US driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by the individual 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 person-centered service/support plan throughout the continuum of care
Communicate with all stakeholders the required health related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all persons
Advocate for people and families as needed to ensure the person’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
Conduct home visits in coordination with people and care team, which may include a community service coordinator
Conduct in-person visits which may include nursing homes, assisted living, hospital or home
Serve as a resource for community care coordinator, if applicable