RN Health Coordinator - Field Based - West Hawaii

UnitedHealth Group•Kailua Kona, HI

23d•$29 - $52•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 RN Health Coordinator role, you 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 in West Hawaii (Kailua Kona, South Kona, Ocean View), HI, area you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. This role also includes travel in the local communities up to 75%25 of the time.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Hawaii
2+ years of clinical experience
Intermediate experience working with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Current access or ability to obtain internet access via a landline
Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers offices

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience working directly or collaborating services for long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
Case management or care coordination experience
Experience with arranging community resources
Field based work experience
Experience with electronic charting
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

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