RN Clinical Team Manager Homecare Dimensions

UnitedHealth Group • Corpus Christi, TX

78d • $71,600 - $140,600

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a RN to join our team in Corpus Christi, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Licensed Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support Course.
• 3+ years of experience as a RN in an acute care setting or general medical/surgical setting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of governmental regulations, Medicare (Medicaid, as required), regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively.
• Ability to operate computer terminal, printer, fax and copier machines.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of word processing and excel.
• Good organization, communication, human relations skills.
• Self-motivation, assertiveness and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform management functions in coordination of all clinical disciplines including skilled nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services.
• Coordinate patient care on all activities and assume responsibility for continuity, appropriateness and quality of services delivered within the home health department.
• Assist with the day-to-day scheduling of staff, monitor performance of staff, assist in the orientation of staff and serve on committees to improve operations.
• Perform all functions in a professional and ethical manner and collaborate with other members of the health care team to ensure the provision of quality care.
• Verify appropriate incoming orders, obtain physician orders and complete orders.
• Receive and respond to all incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients' needs, and determine the Company's ability to meet them.
• Communicate with the scheduling coordinator regarding new physician orders and assure the patient is staffed appropriately.
• Review unassigned patient visits and assist with the staffing of the patient visits with the appropriate field staff member.
• Perform on call for home health department approximately one week per month.
• Provide direction and leadership to designated Agency personnel to ensure quality and continuity of services.
• Ensure compliance of federal and state rules and regulations and agency clinical policies, procedures, and appropriate standards of care.
• Participate in orientation and training of clinical and paraprofessional staff.
• Monitor documentation and paper flow to ensure records are accurate and timely and adhere to Medicare and other payer guidelines.
• Make home visits to provide patient care as needed.
• Participate in the Agency's endeavors for accreditation, licensing and professional recognition according to state, federal or CHAPs requirements.
• Educate clinical staff on documentation standards and patient care as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

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