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Field Case Manager - LVN - Telecommute in Austin, TX - 902499

UnitedHealth Group

Austin, TX 78701 Work Remotely

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902499

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 doingyour life's best work.(sm)

In thisHealth and Social Services Coordinatorrole, 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. This position would work with the 2060 assessment team completing 2060 assessments for members in the member's homes. The more health care changes, the more certain values count. Like quality, patient-centric care, compassion and a dedication to going the extra mile. As a Field-Based LPN Health and Social Services Coordinator UnitedHealth Group, You'll wear many hats and work in a variety of environments. But wherever you happen to find yourself, you'll gain a profound sense of satisfaction knowing you're helping to create a more efficient and effective health care system for everyone.

If you are located within the Austin, TX 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
Advocate for patients and families as neededto ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

Once appropriate to go back into the field, expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. There is a possibility of occasional travel in upwards of 100 miles. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Position will be covering the Travis County Service Delivery area.

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:

HS Diploma
Current, unrestricted LPN / LVN license in the state of Texas
3+ years of clinical experience in a health care role
Experience in a community health setting (or experience as mandated by a state contract)
Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
2+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
The ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices
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
Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

Case management experience including Certification in Case Management
Home care/field based case management
Experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex bio- psychosocial needs
Bilingual skills
Experience in Home & Community based or Long Term Care services delivery
A background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Field based work experience

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 doyour life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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: 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, Assisted Living , United Healthcare, UHC, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Remote, Telecommute, Austin, Texas,TX

Posted: 2021-01-12 Expires: 2021-02-11

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States and a leader worldwide in helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone.

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