HSS Clinical Coordinator, RN - Omaha or Lincoln, NE - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Lincoln, NE

1d•$29 - $52•Remote

About The Position

In this Health and Social Services (HSS) Clinical Coordinator, RN role, you will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying pertinent information about member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. If you reside in or within commutable driving distance to Lincoln and/or Omaha, Nebraska, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. You will 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Unrestricted and independent RN license in the state of Nebraska
4+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a health care role
Intermediate level of proficiency with experience working with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 25%25 in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or provider offices
Proven bilingual in English and Spanish
Resident of the state of Nebraska

Nice To Haves

Medicaid Waiver experience
Case Management and/or Care Coordination experience
Behavioral health experience
Field based work experience
Experience with electronic charting
Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, or assisted living
Knowledge of community resources
Background in Maternal Health
Background in Managed Care
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Reside in or within commutable driving distance to Lincoln and/or Omaha, Nebraska

Responsibilities

Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease 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
Expect to spend about 25%25 of your time in the field visiting 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