RN Field Case Manager - Multiple Locations KS at Hays

Job Description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, heres your opportunity. Were going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your lifes best work.(sm) Apply for this position with your eyes wide open. Click here to view the Realistic Job Preview: UHC Community & State Field_Based_Case_Manager.pdfCurrently looking for Field RN Case Managers in Wichita, Hays, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal, Hutchinson, Great Bend, or NewtonResponsibilities include: Making outbound calls to assess members current health status Identifying gaps or barriers in treatment plans Providing patient education to assist with self- management Interacting with Medical Directors on challenging cases Coordinating care for members Making referrals to outside sources Coordinating services as needed (home health, DME, etc) Educating members on disease processes Encouraging members to make healthy lifestyle changes Documenting and tracking findings Utilizing Milliman criteria to determine if patients are in the correct hospital setting Making welcome home calls to ensure that discharged member receive the necessary services and resources

Job Requirements

Requirements:Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of KS2+ years experience in a hospital setting, acute care, direct care experience, or experience as a telephonic Case Manager for an insurance companyBasic level of experience with Microsoft Word, with the ability to navigate a Windows environmentAdditional Assets Preferred:A background in managed careCertified Case Manager (CCM)Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities will be keys to successOptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture thats focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact thats greater than youve ever imagined.You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered. Apply today and start doing your lifes best work.(SM)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Job Keywords: Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse,care coordination, case management, clinical,Wichita, Hays, Garden City, Dodge City, Liberal, Hutchinson, Great Bend, or Newton
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Hays, Company: UnitedHealth Group.