Care Coach Connect Registered Nurse Field Based - Plano, TX

$60,200 - $107,400 / year

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The Care Coach Connect RN coordinates care and provides initial ongoing nursing assessment of the patient and family needs and coordination of the patient's plan of care with interdisciplinary team members and the Care Coach Connect supervising clinician.

The CCC Registered Nurse is responsible for performing 90% home visits and 10% telephonic case management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conducts medical home visits on established Care Coach Connect patients performing a hands on exam at each visit
Conducts urgent/acute visits on established Care Coach Connect patients with the goal of keeping the patient out of the hospital in order to receive the best medical care at home
Provides ongoing assessments of the impact of life-limiting and/or chronic illness(es) on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
Assess for caregiver burnout, and provide community resources when appropriate
Implement the individualized plan of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary
Ability to perform procedures, to include, but not limited to: a. Wound care and dressing change b. Phlebotomy c. injection (B12, vaccines)
Ability to conduct an advanced care discussion with a patient and their family and properly document their wishes in the electronic medical record. Consults and educates the patient/family and other caregivers regarding the disease process, pain and symptom management, end of life care and processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures when appropriate
Ensure continual assessment of patient and family needs from admission to Care Coach Connect throughout the course of care
Provides ongoing evaluation of the patient and family/caregiver response to care, and recommends alteration of the plan when necessary. 12. Attends the interdisciplinary meeting and is a crucial and vocal member of the team
Solves problems by gathering and/or reviewing facts and selecting the best solution from identified alternatives. Decision making is usually based on prior practice or policy, with some interpretation. Applies individual reasoning to the solution of a problem devising or modifying processes and writing procedures
Conducts telephonic nursing follow up and case management when necessary
Serves as a resource or consultant for LVN/MA
Attends educational offerings to keep abreast of chronic medical conditions and complies with licensing requirements
Establishes a trusting relationship with identified patients, caregivers, clinic staff members and Providers
Collaborates with the providers to recommend policies, procedures and standards which affect the care of the Care Coach Connect Patient
Exhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients, physicians and co-workers
Informs the provider of patient's needs and outcomes of interventions as per standards
Follows Care Coach Connect providers' orders regarding the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs
Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team
Documents in the electronic health record progress toward established goals as per standards
Uses the case management approach and refers to other services as needed
Maintains a patient case load, daily visits and point of care documentation levels as per standards
Performs all other related nursing duties as assigned

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the state of employment
Current BLS certification or must obtain certification within 30 days of employment hire date
3+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a home health, hospice/skilled nursing or hospital setting
Demonstrate experience of excellent nursing skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
Demonstrate ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
Willing to conduct in-home member visits up to 90% of the time
Valid driver's license within the state of work
This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing certification
2+ years of hospice experience
Experience with home visits
Experience related to advanced care planning and discussions with patients regarding end-of-life wishes
Experience with community-based nursing
Knowledge of palliative and hospice medicine
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency
Proven excellent verbal and written skills
Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Physical & Mental Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to pounds of force
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually 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.

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