RN Case Manager Baton Rouge LA (516171) position at UnitedHealth Group in Baton Rouge

UnitedHealth Group is currently seeking to employ RN Case Manager Baton Rouge LA (516171) on Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:11:59 GMT. Want to learn more before applying for this role? Click here to view the Realistic Job Preview: Telephonic_Case_Manager_Optum.pdf This position is primarily telephonic- work at home opportunity; however, PRN visits will be required when additional follow up is deemed necessary. Work Schedule is Mon- Fri dayshift, NO weekends or holidays!! Looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your...

RN Case Manager Baton Rouge LA (516171)

Location: Baton Rouge Louisiana

Description: UnitedHealth Group is currently seeking to employ RN Case Manager Baton Rouge LA (516171) right now, this position will be placed in Louisiana. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Want to learn more before applying for this role? Click here to view the Realistic Job Preview: Telephonic_Case_Manager_Optum.pdf

! This position is primarily telephonic- work at home opportunity; however, PRN visits will be required when additional follow up is deemed necessary.

Work Schedule is Mon- Fri dayshift, NO weekends or holidays!!

Looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your clinical and assessment skills in a telephonic and field based position? Come join our growing Case Manager RN team in the Monroe are of Louisiana! As a case manager with OptumHealth, you'll have the opportunity to assist our members in managing their overall health by providing education, access to community based resources and referrals as needed.

Primary responsibilities of a case manager include:
Conducting initial and follow-up assessments within designated timeframes on members identified as having complex case management needs

Assessing the member's current medical and social circumstances to identify any gaps or barriers that would impact compliance with thei! r prescribed treatment plan

Engaging the member, thei! r family or caregiver as well as other healthcare providers to assure that a well-coordinated treatment plan is established

Facilitating problem resolution with members, providers, and other agencies or entities as needed

Utilizing holistic approaches to member care and integrating the member's life and motivational goals into the treatment plan

Prioritizing care needs, setting goals and developing a treatment plan (or plan of care) that also addresses gaps and/or barriers to care and uses evidence-based practice as the foundation

Tracking the member's health status and progress in achieving clinical and personal goals

Initiating PRN calls when key gaps are identified that require additional nursing follow-up

Providing education, information, direction, and support related to care goals of the member

Interacting with Medical Directors on challenging cases

Coordinating services as needed (home health, DM! E, etc)

Encouraging members to make healthy lifestyle changes

Making 'welcome home' calls to ensure that discharged member receives the necessary services and resources

What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.

OptumHealth 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 wit! h 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 that's 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 that's greater than you've ever imagined.

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Requirements

Requirements include:

• Must reside in Louisiana
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of Lousiana
• 2+ years experience in a hospital setting, acute care, direct care experience or experience as a telephonic Case Manager for an insurance company
• Must have computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and the Internet. explorer and email system.
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Examples of proficiency include-

· Copy and Paste from Word Documents and Excel Spreadsheets.

· Sort and use Auto Filters in Excel Spreadsheets

· Hide and Unhide Columns in Excel Spreadsheets

· Use of Microsoft Outlook: Manage Email and establish folders, Attach Documents in Email to send and open Attached Documents in Email, Manage Calendars and set appointments

• Typing skills: Must be able to talk and type at a rate of 25 wpm
• Internet Connection: Must have the ability for UHG to install high speed Internet service at location of home office. Selected candidate needs to meet UHG telecommuter agreement policy standar

Additional Assets Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• A background in managed care
• Case Management experience
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Experience/exposure with discharge planning
• Experience in utilizatio! n review, concurrent review and/or risk management
• Strong orga! nizational skills and multitasking abilities will be keys to success

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth 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.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to UnitedHealth Group.

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This position starts available on: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:11:59 GMT

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