RN Healthcare Manager Mission Clinic McAllen Texas

UnitedHealth Group • McAllen, TX

275d • $59,500 - $116,600 • Onsite

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a RN to join our team in McAllen, 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

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree in Nursing with 4+ years of experience
• Registered Nurse with an active and unrestricted license to practice in the state of employment
• Current BLS certification
• 2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting
• Experience interacting productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD / asthma, diabetes, CHF and IHD
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
• Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to patient education and / or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Works with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients at high risk
• Supports longitudinal care of the patient with chronic care conditions by performing assessment of health conditions, performing medication reconciliation, conducting motivational interviewing and self-management goal setting, providing patient education, and creating referrals to appropriate agencies and resources
• Supports transition of the patient with chronic care conditions from inpatient to outpatient setting by performing assessment of transitional needs, performing medication reconciliation, establishing and reviewing contingency plan, providing patient education, and assisting with post discharge needs such as prescriptions, transmutation, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), appointments
• Coordinate with providers to establish or update plan of care
• Performs accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participates in daily huddles and Patient Care Coordination (PCC) meetings
• Prepares accurate and timely reports, as required, for weekly meetings
• Maintains continued competence in nursing practice and knowledge of current evidence based practices
• May perform clinical tasks within their scope of practice
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• $2K Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
• 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