RN Health Coordinator - Field Based on Molokai, HI

UnitedHealth Group•Kaunakakai, HI

5d•$28 - $50•Remote

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 . You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for you, it's all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn, you'll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work better for our patients. In this Health and Social Services Care Coordinator role, will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs. If you are located on Molokai, HI, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. Position requires travel about 75% of the time locally.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Hawaii
2+ years of experience working within the community health setting OR in a health care related role
Experience working directly or collaborating services for long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Willing or ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices
Current access or ability to obtain internet access via a landline
Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher
CCM (Certified Case Manager)
Case Management experience
Experience with or exposure to discharge planning
Experience with utilization review, concurrent review and/or risk management
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Experience as a Public Health Nurse
Field-based work experience
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Background in mental health or experience working with serious mental illness

Responsibilities

Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient 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 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
Visit 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