Registered Nurse (Traveling Veteran Coordinator)

5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates  
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. In this role, you’ll work in the field and coordinate the long-term care needs for patients in the local community. 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 Care 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 on Oahu, HI, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Must be able to travel locally on Oahu, HI up to 75% of the time. Our teams are based in the downtown Honolulu area along with West Side, East Side, and North Shore areas.
 
Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
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 needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team

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.
Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Hawaii
~Experience working directly or collaborating services for long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
~ Intermediate level of proficiency 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
~ Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience with or exposure to discharge planning
Experience with utilization review, concurrent review and/or risk management
Experience with arranging community resources
Field-based work experience
Experience working within the community health setting
Background/experience with at least one of the following: behavioral/mental health, psychiatric nursing, housing/homeless outreach, community resource linkages, pregnancy, pediatrics or disease management
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Background in mental health or experience working with serious mental illness
Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin
Psych background including community nursing such as PHN or IP psych facility
 
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
 
The hourly range for this role is $28.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. 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.
 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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