RN Private Duty Coordinator - Northern Counties New Jersey

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The RN Private Duty Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with complex medical/behavioral needs. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

Expect to spend about 80% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. Do you live or are you willing to travel to any of the following counties? Northern Counties -New Jersey

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based assessments of members to evaluate eligibility and ongoing clinical needs for Private Duty Nursing (PDN) services.
• Assess members with complex medical needs in the home setting and collaborate with members, caregivers, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to support appropriate Private Duty Nursing services.
• Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
• Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health
• Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
  
  

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 independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 80% of your time within assigned territory to meet with members and providers
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN, Master's degree or higher in clinical field
• 1+ years of Critical Care experience
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in managed care
  
  

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 $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.