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Field RN Case Manager Mobile AL

Conduct in-home assessments and develop personalized care plans for vulnerable patients
Mobile, Alabama, United States
Mid-Level
$58,800 – 105,000 USD / year
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Optum

Optum

A health services and innovation company offering healthcare solutions to improve the efficiency of the healthcare system.

Field RN Case Manager

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

This position travels 75% of the time in Mobile, Alabama. This position is member facing requiring direct interaction with members, including conducting home visits.

Optum is seeking a Field RN Case Manager to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Mobile, AL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll help bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients. This life-changing work helps give older adults more days at home.

At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

Registered Nurses in the Optum at Home program work with patients primarily in their home setting. They perform as part of a care team including a Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health Advocate, Care Navigator and other supporting team members. They deliver role appropriate patient care through in-home visits, telephonic outreach and consultations, and interdisciplinary team activities.

The Registered Nurse may perform care and counsel of the ill, injured, or infirm, in the promotion and maintenance of health with individuals, groups, or both throughout the life span. They help to manage health problems and coordinate health care for the Optum at Home patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care. This includes (but is not limited to) assessment of health status, development and implementation of plan of care, and ongoing evaluation of patient status and response to the plan of care. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other care team members.

This position travels 75% of the time in Mobile, Alabama.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

  • Reports to Clinical Services Manager
  • Assess the health status of members as within the scope of licensure and with the frequency established in the model of care
  • Establish goals to meet identified health care needs
  • Plan, implement and evaluate responses to the plan of care
  • Work collaboratively the multidisciplinary team to engage resources and strategies to address medical, functional, and social barriers to care
  • Works closely with mental health clinicians to help bridge the gap between mental and physical health
  • Consult with the patient's PCP, specialists, or other health care professionals as appropriate
  • Assess patient needs for community resources and make appropriate referrals for service
  • Facilitate the patient's transition within and between health care settings in collaboration with the primary care physician and other treating physicians
  • Completely and accurately document in patient's electronic medical record
  • Provide patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, condition trajectory and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit
  • Verify and document patient and/or family understanding of condition, plan of care and follow up recommendations
  • Actively participate in organizational quality initiatives
  • Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize clinical integration, efficiency, and effectiveness of care delivery
  • Maintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification (if applicable) and CEUs
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of UnitedHealthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion, integrity, performance, innovation and relationships in the care provided to our members

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • Current unrestricted licensure as RN in state of practice
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in assessing the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
  • Proven ability to work with diverse care teams in a variety of settings including non-clinical settings (primarily patient homes)
  • Proven solid computer skills, including use of Electronic Medical Records
  • Proven effective time management and communication skills
  • Willing or ability to travel up to 75% of the time for field based work
  • Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Field RN Case Manager Mobile AL
Mobile, Alabama, United States
$58,800 – 105,000 USD / year
Registered Nurse
About Optum
A health services and innovation company offering healthcare solutions to improve the efficiency of the healthcare system.