RN Case Manager
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
-$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSOptum 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 and -your
life's best work.SM -Schedule: -Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, may
include occasional weekends and holiday coverage when business
requires.Location: -Saint Louis University Hospital located at 1201
S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104.Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP)
discharge planning
- Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and
observation length of stay
- Assesses patients at high risk for readmission, identifies root
cause for readmission, -and develops plan as well as collaborates
with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next
level of care
- Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities
for improvement in standard work
- May also be responsible for: utilization management process, ED
case management process, admission process, and act as a case
manager liaison with post-acute providers (skilled nursing
facilities, rehab, home health, etc.)
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and
scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring
that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific
needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of
Service
- As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional
nursing standards defined in the professional practice model
- Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her
response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of
our patients and our patient populations
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Performs other duties as assignedWhat are the reasons to
consider working for UnitedHealth Group? - - Put it all together -
competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program,
performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their
commitment to your success. -Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay
period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health
Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC
Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at:
-http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefitsYou'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) in Nursing
- Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) -license -in the state of
Missouri
- 3+ years of experience in a hospital, acute care, or direct
care setting
- 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 accommodationPreferred
Qualifications: -
- BSN (Bachelor in Nursing) -
- Background in managed care
- Case management experience
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Experience or exposure to discharge planning
- Previous Epic (EMR) systems experience -Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and
distinguish colors
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and
gripping
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 25-50 lbs
- Rare climbingTo 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. - - -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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