RN Field Care Coordinator, STAR Kids - East Houston, TX Area

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This position is with the STAR Kids LTSS Team. In this RN Nurse 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. Our team is made up of RNs, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Specialists and others dedicated to helping members achieve their health care goals.

If you are located in or within commutable driving distance to East Houston, Humble, Spring, Atascocita, TX areas, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Based working from home and must be able to travel about 75% of the time in NE Houston, Texas and surrounding area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, 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 Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
  
  

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

• Current unrestricted RN license in the state of Texas
• 2+ years clinical experience in a hospital, acute care, home health/hospice, direct care or case management
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails)
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 75% in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices
• High speed internet at residence
• Reside in or within commutable driving distance to East Houston, Humble, Spring, Atascocita, TX areas
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working within the pediatric population in a community health setting or in a health care setting
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience in case management and/or certification in case management (CCM)
• Field-based/home care case management experience
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Bilingual skills: English and Spanish
• Reside in East Houston, TX area
  
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.