Field RN Case Manager - Senior Living Communities - Salem, OR Area
UnitedHealth Group
- Location
- Salem, Oregon
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $60.2k – $107.4k/yr
About this role
Field RN Case Manager - Senior Living Communities - Salem, OR Area $7,500 Sign-on Bonus! Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm No On-call, no weekends and no holidays required! Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Optum SCC program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Optum SCC SL RN will be managing members in a community setting to include personal homes, group homes, and assisted living facility setting. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personalized care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensure accurate and complete documentation Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Support the telehealth visits in the field, the RN sets up members for telehealth with the APC Assist the provider / team with various care coordination activities Assist the provider / team with benefit determination associated with Medicare part A, part B, and part D benefits Responsible for collaborating with the primary advanced practice clinician (APC) and facility to identify and respond to patient change in condition Assist the provider / team with therapy coordination Participate in facility-based meetings Schedule and participate in family conferences, team meetings, and team case presentations Coordination of training, tracking, and compliance with quality measures Assist in creating and conduct in-services for selected audiences Assist Providers in assuring complete and accurate documentation and coding, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, assessment, and patient documentation. May write verbal orders from Provider in the chart in compliance with the state RN practice laws, and in compliance with individual nursing facility practices Assist in managing members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions Assist APC in obtaining compliant related documentation for transfer to stay in a SNF 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
Active and unrestricted RN license in OR Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN) Certified in Basic Life Support 3+ year of clinical experience in practice Ability to complete physical requirements, including moving a 30-pound bag and ability to perform physical assessment Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel in between member locations daily Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Teams Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships Highly adaptable to the changing needs of our members daily Effective communication skills and time management Preferred Qualifications: 1+ year experience working in long-term care, home health, hospice and/or case management Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or