LVN Case Manager WellMed
Company: Unitedhealth Group
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
$1000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**PLEASE NOTE** The
Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates.Candidates
who are currently working for a 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.Do you have compassion and a passion to help others?
Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts
with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve
your lifes best work.(sm)The Healthcare Coordinator is responsible
for successfully supporting patients with high risk health
conditions to navigate the healthcare system. The Healthcare
Coordinator assists in developing patient empowerment by acting as
an educator, resource, and advocate for patients and their families
to ensure a maximum quality of life. The Healthcare Coordinator
interacts and collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams, to
include physicians, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technologists,
social workers, and other educators to support the transition of
care process. The Healthcare Coordinator acts as a resource for
clinic staff. The Healthcare Coordinator works in a less
structured, self-directed environment and performs all nursing
duties within the scope of a LVN/LPN license of the applicable
state board of nursing.Primary Responsibilities:
- Works with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients
at high risk through transitions of care. This is to support the
market initiative of reducing utilizations, including ER visits,
hospital admissions, and hospital readmissions
- Supports longitudinal care of the patient with chronic care
conditions by:
- performing assessment of health conditions
- initiating medication reconciliation for PCP to complete
- conducting Motivational Interviewing and Self-Management Goal
setting
- providing patient education
- Supports transition of the patient with chronic care conditions
from inpatient to outpatient setting, by:
- performing assessment of transitional needs
- initiating medication reconciliation for PCP to complete
- establishing and reviewing contingency plan and 24/7 patient
support availability
- providing patient education in a self-management format
- completing 3 in 30 on all high risk members experiencing a
discharge
- ensure a 7 calendar day follow up with PCP post discharge
- assisting with post discharge needs such as prescriptions,
transportation, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), appointments by
creating and following up on social work referrals
- refers to case management for complex case needs, longitudinal
needs, and/or disease management
- Coordinate with providers to establish or update plan of
care
- Performs accurate and timely documentation in the electronic
medical record
- Participates in daily huddles and Patient Care Coordination
(PCC) meetings
- Prepares accurate and timely reports, as required, for weekly
meetings
- Maintains continued competence in nursing practice and
knowledge of current evidence based practices
- May perform clinical tasks within their scope of practice
- Performs all other related duties as assignedYoull 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:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with an active and
unrestricted license to practice in the state of employment
- Current BLS certification
- 2+ years of experience in a physicians office, clinical or
hospital setting
- Knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma,
diabetes, CHF and IHD
- Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records
- 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
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement 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 compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- IV Certification
- Experience related to patient education and/or motivational
interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
- Experience with outbound patient telecommunications
- Fluent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact productively with individuals and with
multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skillsPhysical and
Mental Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of
force
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment
and/or machinery
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or
in writing
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solvingTo 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 WellMed.
Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care,
striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're
impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in
Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and
contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to
help the sick become well and to help patients understand and
control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our
providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on
preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible
team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a
physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare
delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize
in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they
need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple
Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look
forward to continuing growth.Diversity creates a healthier
atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.OptumCare is a drug-free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.by Jobble
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