RN Healthcare Manager WellMed at Floresville

UnitedHealth Group•Floresville, TX

2d•$60,200 - $107,400

About The Position

The Healthcare Manager supports patients with high-risk health conditions as they navigate the healthcare system. The role promotes patient empowerment by serving as an educator, resource, and advocate for patients and their families to help maximize quality of life. The Healthcare Manager collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams—including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, social workers, and educators—and serves as a resource for clinic staff. The position operates in a less structured, self-directed environment and performs nursing duties within the scope of an RN license issued by the applicable state board of nursing. The role supports longitudinal care for patients with chronic conditions and transitions from inpatient to outpatient care. It includes assessing health and transitional needs, reconciling medications, setting self-management goals, educating patients, coordinating referrals and care plans, and helping address post-discharge needs. The Healthcare Manager documents care and participates in huddles and coordination meetings. The position is with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, and is based at WellMed at Floresville. The salary range is $60,200–$107,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or an Associate’s degree in Nursing with four or more years of experience as an RN.
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of employment.
Current BLS certification.
At least 2 years of experience in a physician’s office, clinical, or hospital setting.
Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma, diabetes, CHF, and IHD.
Proficient computer skills for working efficiently with electronic medical records.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Solid interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact productively with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery.
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting.
Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work with providers and clinic staff to identify patients at high risk.
Support longitudinal care for patients with chronic conditions by assessing health conditions, reconciling medications, conducting motivational interviewing and self-management goal setting, providing patient education, and making referrals to appropriate agencies and resources.
Support transitions from inpatient to outpatient care by assessing transitional needs, reconciling medications, establishing and reviewing contingency plans, providing patient education, and assisting with prescriptions, transportation, durable medical equipment, and appointments after discharge.
Coordinate with providers to establish or update plans of care.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in daily huddles and Patient Care Coordination meetings.
Prepare accurate and timely reports for weekly meetings as required.
Maintain nursing competence and knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
Perform clinical tasks within the scope of practice, as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.