LVN or LPN - Care Coordinator - Telecommute in Harris County, Southeast Houston, TX
Company: UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Location: Galveston
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Description:
UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're
expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all,
in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a
difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your
life's best work.(sm) You push yourself to reach higher and go further. Because for
you, it's all about ensuring a positive outcome for patients. In
this role, you'll work in the field and coordinate the long-term
care needs for patients in the local community. And at every turn,
you'll have the support of an elite and dynamic team. Join
UnitedHealth Group and our family of businesses and you will use
your diverse knowledge and experience to make health care work
better for our patients. In this Health and Social Services Coordinator role, will be an
essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the
pertinent information about the member needs and advocating for the
best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right
services to meet their needs. If you are located within Harris County / Southeast Houston
area, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on
some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are
individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate,
lease restrictive level of care Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs;
including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive
services Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a
single point of contact Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related
information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are
provided expeditiously to all members Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our
members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. You'll need
to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of
situations. 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: LPN / LVN 3+ years of experience working within the community health
setting in a health care role (or experience as mandated by the
state contract) 2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and
Outlook Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members
in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers,
hospitals or providers' offices Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel
to client and/or patient sites within a designated area You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients
and members on site, as this is an essential function of this
role Preferred Qualifications: Background in managing populations with complex medical or
behavioral needs Home health experience Prior field-based Case Management experience Experience with electronic charting Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings
out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll
find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care
here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and
children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic,
outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic,
physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive
health care, community and government partners to heal health care
and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the
place to do your life's best work.(sm) 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. Job Keywords: Health and Social Services Coordinator, Licensed
Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, LPN, Case Manager,
Nurse, Nurse Case Manager, Social Work, Clinical, Case Management,
Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, MDS, Managed Care, Behavioral
Health, Mental Health, Community Health, Long Term Care, LTC,
Hospice, Public Health, Work From Home, Assisted Living, Galveston,
Texas, Harris County, Southeast Houston, TX, Travel, Telecommute,
Telecommuter, Telecommuting, UHG, UnitedHealth Group, UHC,
UnitedHealthcare
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