Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Care Coordinator RN - Montgomery and Wilson Counties

UnitedHealth Group•Coffeyville, KS

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. 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 Montgomery and Wilson County. If you reside locally to or within 30 miles of one of these counties, KS or surrounding area, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

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 persons with long-term care needs
1+ years of experience working with persons 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: Montgomery and Wilson Counties
Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license

Nice To Haves

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

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 persons and families as needed to ensure the persons needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
Conduct home visits in coordination with person 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