Care Coordinator - Per-diem
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 22, 2023
Job Description:
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Optum is a global
organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help
millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our
team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people
with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to
feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as
we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will
find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by
diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities andyour life's
best work.SM The Care Coordinator is responsible and accountable
for coordination of patient services through an interdisciplinary
process, which provides a clinical and psychosocial approach
through the continuum of care. Through concurrent case management,
patients will be assessed to determine appropriateness of
admission, continued hospitalization, as well as appropriate level
of care. Discharge planning will begin at the time of (or prior to)
admission, and reassessed ongoing throughout the course of
hospitalization. Quality and Risk Management issues will also be
monitored for and reported as appropriate.Location: 4801 Riverbend
Rd., Boulder, CO 80304Hours: Working either Monday or Friday 8:00
AM - 5:00 PM, and required to work 1 weekend shift each pay period
form 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMPrimary Responsibilities:
- Directly communicates with staff, physicians, patients and
families in the hospital
- Coordinates patient care processes to achieve desired quality
outcomes and identifies/controls inappropriate resource
utilization
- Facilitates patient and family education and promotes
continuity of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Assures
patient rights by offering a choice when appropriate
- Reviews the patient plan of care with the multi-disciplinary
team. Facilitates and participates in multi-disciplinary team care
conferences for patients with complex problems. Communicates in the
medical record and verbally with the team to coordinate
interventions and facilitate continuity of care
- Daily communication and collaboration with the patient care
staff to provide continuous assessment, evaluation and continuum
planning to assure the patient receives the appropriate level of
care at the appropriate time. Facilitates the implementation of
nursing interventions as indicated by the multi-disciplinary team
plan of care that enhances and compliments the skill level of the
nursing staff
- Functions without direct supervision, utilizing time
constructively and organizing assignments for maximum productivity.
Arranges schedule to facilitate meeting with physicians for patient
care rounds, team meetings and other opportunities to improve
communication
- Other duties as assignedYou'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:
- Associate's Degree (or higher)
- Valid unrestricted RN License in the state of Colorado OR
Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree
- Ability to commit to working 1 weekend day per pay period (1
weekend day every 2 weeks)
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Case Management Certification or RN License in the state of
Colorado
- 3+ years of recent clinical or case management experience in
area of specialization
- 2+ years of experience as a Nurse Case Manager with experience
in the Behavioral Health or Substance Use demographic
- Knowledge/understanding of community resources, policies, and
proceduresSoft Skills:
- Solid analytical, critical thinking and organizational skillsTo
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment. Careers with Optum.
Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for
everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you
can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one
connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the
greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest
potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with
diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important
challenges. **PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to
external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full
time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not
eligible to receive a sign on bonus. Colorado Residents Only:The
hourly range for Colorado residents is $27.07 to $53.08. Pay is
based on several factors including but not limited to education,
work experience, certifications, etc. 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). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is
to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work
better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender,
sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to
live their healthiest life. 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. 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. #rpo #red
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