RN Healthcare Case Manager WellMed Rockport TX - Care Manager
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: Rockport
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
RN Healthcare Case Manager WellMed Rockport TXCompetitive
Pay
Full Benefits
401k (match)
PTO
Holiday Pay
Education Reimbursement
Bonus potential
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses.
We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of
medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion
for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for
physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can
make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Healthcare Manager is responsible for successfully supporting
patients with high risk health conditions to navigate the
healthcare system. The Healthcare Manager assists in developing
patient empowerment by acting as an educator, resource, and
advocate for patients and their families to ensure a maximum
quality of life. The Healthcare Manager interacts and collaborates
with multidisciplinary care teams, to include physicians, nurses,
pharmacists, laboratory technologists, social workers, and other
educators. The Healthcare Manager acts as a resource for clinic
staff. The Healthcare Manager works in a less structured,
self-directed environment and performs all nursing duties within
the scope of a RN license of the applicable state board of
nursing.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Works with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients at
high risk telephonically primarily
* 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, 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
* assisting with post discharge needs such as prescriptions,
transportation, 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
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:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree in Nursing
with four or more 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
* Knowledge of chronic diseases, COPD / asthma, diabetes, CHF and
IHD
* Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records
* This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of
immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus,
Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity,
documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of
disease
Preferred Qualifications:
* BSN
* Certified Case Manager (CCM)
* Case management experience
* Experience or exposure to discharge planning
* Experience in utilization review, concurrent review or risk
management
* Experience in a telephonic role
* Background in managed care
* Bilingual English/Spanish
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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