RN Health Care Coordinator Well Med N Brownsville - Med Surg
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
RN Health Care Coordinator Well Med N Brownsville
$2000. Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match
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
* 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
* Performs all other related duties as assigned
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 4+ years of experience as an RN
* 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, especially COPD/asthma, diabetes,
CHF and IHD
* Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records
* Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with
multidisciplinary teams
* Proven excellent verbal and written skills
* Proven solid interpersonal skills
* Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
* 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:
* Experience related to patient education and/or motivational
interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
* Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish
Physical & Mental Requirements:
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
* Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of
force
* Ability to sit for extended periods of time
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment
and/or machinery
* Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in
writing
* Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving
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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