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UnitedHealth Group

RN Care Manager Hybrid

UnitedHealth Group, Marysville, Washington, United States, 98271


$7,500 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

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Under minimal supervision, responsible for ensuring the continuity of care in the outpatient setting utilizing the appropriate resources within the parameters of established contracts and patients' health plan benefits. Facilitates continuum of patients' care utilizing advanced nursing knowledge, experience, and skills to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and patient quality outcomes. Performs care management functions on-site and telephonically as the need arises. Works in conjunction with the care team and PCP as care team leader to develop a patient centered plan of care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prioritizes patient care needs upon initial visit and addresses emerging issues

Meets with patients, patients' family and caregivers as needed to discuss care and treatment plan

Identifies and assists with the follow-up of high-risk patients in acute care settings, skilled nursing facilities, custodial and ambulatory settings

Consults with physician and other team members to ensure that care plan is successfully implemented

Coordinates treatment plans with the care team and triages interventions appropriate to the skill set of the team members. Uses protocols and pathways in line with established disease management and care management programs in order to optimize clinical outcomes and minimize unnecessary institutional care

Monitors and coaches patients using techniques of motivational interviewing and behavioral change to maximize self-management

Oversees provisions for discharge from facilities including follow-up appointments, home health, social services, transportation, etc. in order to maintain continuity of care

Works in coordination with the care team and demonstrates accountability with patient management and outcome

Discusses Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and advanced directive status with patient and PCP when applicable

Maintains effective communication with the physicians, hospitalists, extended care facilities, patients, and families

Provides accurate information to patients and families regarding resources available to them through health plan benefits, community resources, and referrals

Participates actively in Monthly Care Management Department meetings and daily huddles

Documents pertinent patient information and Care Management Plan in Electronic Health Record

Coordinates care with central departments on assigned patient caseload, including, inpatient, long term care facilities, adult family homes, and home health agencies

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the cost consequences resulting from Care Management decisions through utilization reports and systems such as Health Plan Benefits, CM dashboards and reports

Maintains concise and accurate documentation that supports effective and efficient management of care plans to decrease Emergency and hospital readmissions

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Washington State Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

3+ years of experience in a clinical setting

Washington State driver’s license and vehicle for work-related travel

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN

Telehealth certification

3+ years of experience working in acute care

1+ years of care management, utilization review or discharge planning experience

HMO experience

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