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RN Case Manager Field Based--Hot Springs or Garland County Arkansas

UnitedHealth Group

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care seeks an RN Case Manager for field-based work in Hot Springs or Garland County, Arkansas. The RN performs in-home visits, telephonic outreach, and interdisciplinary team activities to manage health problems and coordinate care for patients. Responsibilities include assessing health status, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating patient responses, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (NP, Behavioral Health Advocate, Care Navigator), consulting with PCPs and specialists, facilitating transitions of care, documenting in EMR, and providing patient/family education. Requires current unrestricted RN licensure in Arkansas, 2+ years RN experience, experience assessing patients with complex needs, computer literacy, ability to work with diverse care teams, and ability to travel up to 75% with a valid driver's license. Preferred: home health or geriatric experience, EMR skills, strong communication and organizational skills. Salary range $60,200 - $107,400 annually.

Key responsibilities

  • Assess health status of members within scope of licensure
  • Establish goals and implement plan of care
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to address medical, functional, and social barriers
  • Consult with PCPs, specialists, and other healthcare professionals
  • Facilitate transitions within and between healthcare settings
  • Document in electronic medical record
  • Provide counseling and education to patients and families
  • Participate in quality initiatives and multidisciplinary team meetings

What you bring

  • Current unrestricted RN license in Arkansas
  • 2+ years RN experience
  • Experience assessing patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs
  • Computer literate and able to navigate the Internet
  • Ability to work with diverse care teams in non-clinical settings (patient homes)
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Home health or geriatric experience (preferred)
  • Electronic medical record proficiency (preferred)
  • Effective time management and communication skills (preferred)

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Field BasedIn-Home VisitsCase ManagementArkansasSign-on Bonus

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