RN or Social Worker Care Coordinator - Hilo, HI - Telecommuter vacancy at UnitedHealth Group in Hilo

UnitedHealth Group is in need of RN or Social Worker Care Coordinator - Hilo, HI - Telecommuter on Mon, 14 Oct 2013 02:10:40 GMT. Talk about meaningful work. Talk about an important role. Let's talk about your next career move. UnitedHealth Group is providing exceptional health care services to millions of our nation's most vulnerable and underserved patients. We're working with patients who need help in understanding and navigating a complex health care system. We do it with dedicated and smart Care Coordinators who ensure...

RN or Social Worker Care Coordinator - Hilo, HI - Telecommuter

Location: Hilo Hawaii

Description: UnitedHealth Group is in need of RN or Social Worker Care Coordinator - Hilo, HI - Telecommuter right now, this vacancy will be placed in Hawaii. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Talk about meaningful work. Talk about an important role. Let's talk about your next career move. UnitedHealth Group is provid! ing exceptional health care services to millions of our nation's most vulnerable and underserved patients. We're working with patients who need help in understanding and navigating a complex health care system. We do it with dedicated and smart Care Coordinators who ensure that all resources are working together in a way that promotes safety, well-being and wellness for every patient we serve. This is the opportunity for care givers who share our passion for quality and our compassion for people; who bring their distinct focus and energy to work every day. It's an inspiring role and it can inspire your career. Find out more about these opportunities to do your life's best work.(SM)

In this role, you'll provide a vital service to our members through care coordination activities including conducting assessments, care planning, telephonic and in-home visits, coordination of benefits and services, and linking members to community-based resources. This is a field based/! telecommuting role that requires 25% travel within the local c! ommunity..

Primary Responsibilities:
Complete initial and routine assessments for the purpose of identifying member care needs
Initiate care planning and implementation of a comprehensive care plan which is member-driven and addresses medical and/or behavioral health needs
Engage members routinely telephonically and in-person via home/facility visits to coordinate services, community resources, and provide health education
Provide education and information on available benefits and services and how to access appropriate care
Identify early risk factors and targeted condition management interventions as necessary
Create, review and revise Care Plans with a focus on health education and improving health outcomes
Advocate for member needs and services and provide assistance to members in navigating the healthcare system
Focus on reducing hospital admissions through coordinated care and effective discharge planning with other team! members
Collaborate with the member's PCP and other care team members to deliver and coordinate quality care and services
Build and maintain relationships with members and their representatives to empower personal responsibility and decision making on healthcare matters
Ensure completion of required touch points and care coordination activities and document all activities within the member clinical record
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews or co-managed cases to ensure an effective and comprehensive approach to engage members
Promote condition management and principles of recovery and resiliency
Attend routine team meetings and offer creative solutions and innovative approaches to further enhance the clinical model

Keywords: RN, Nurse, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Medicaid, Home Health, Hospice, Long Term Care, LBSW, LCSW, LSW

Requirements:
Must meet at least one of the following sets of requirem! ents:
Bachelor's degree or higher Licensed Social Worker (LSW, L! CSW or LBSW) in the state of Hawaii with a minimum 1 year of clinical or case management experience in a medical, long-term care or behavioral healthcare setting
Associate's degree or higher in nursing with current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Hawaii and a minimum of 1 year of clinical or case management experience in a medical, long-term care or behavioral healthcare setting
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook/Email, Internet)
Willingness to travel within a designated geographical region of The Big Island for home/site visits, as well as access to reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance for vehicle being used

Assets Preferred:
Medicare/Medicaid experience
A background working with complex medical, long-term care and/or behavioral health populations
Experience with electronic documentation methods and field-based technology use

UnitedHealthcar! e Community & State 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.

We contract with states and other government agencies to provide care for over two million individuals. Working with physicians and other care providers, we ensure that our members obtain the care they need with a coordinated approach. This enables us to break down barriers, which makes health care easier for our customers to manage. That takes a big commitment and a lot of good ideas. Most of all it takes an entire team of talent. Individuals with the tenacity and the dedication to make things work better for millions of people all over our country.

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.

You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an eff! ort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivere! d. Apply today and start doing your life's 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.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 02:10:40 GMT

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