Inpatient Care Management RN Missouri

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Optum 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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start -Caring. Connecting. Growing together. -


As an -Inpatient Care Management Nurse (Remote in Missouri) -you will be responsible for ensuring proper utilization of our health services. This means you will be tasked with assessing and interpreting member needs and identifying solutions that will help our members live healthier lives. This is an inspiring job at a truly inspired organization. -

What makes your nursing career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You will work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. -
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm CST)


If you are resident in the state of Missouri, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. -

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Primary Responsibilities:

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• Perform initial and concurrent review of inpatient cases applying evidenced-based criteria (InterQual criteria)
  
• Discuss cases with facility healthcare professionals to obtain plans-of-care
  
• Collaborate with Optum Enterprise Clinical Services Medical Directors on performing utilization management
  
• Participation in discussions with the Clinical Services team to improve the progression of care to the most appropriate level
  
• Consult with the Medical Director, as needed, for complex cases and make appropriate referrals to downstream partners
  
• Apply clinical expertise when discussing case with internal and external Case Managers and Physicians
  
• Identify delays in care or services and manage with MD
  
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures in end-to-end management of cases
  
• Obtain clinical information to assess and expedite alternate levels of care
  
• Facilitate timely and appropriate care and effective discharge planning
  
• Participate in team meetings, education, discussions, and related activities
  
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State and accreditation organizations
  
• Identify opportunities for improved communication or processes
  
• Participate in audit activities and meetings
  
  
  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:
  
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  • Current, unrestricted RN license in State of Missouri
    
  • 3+ years of clinical nursing experience practicing clinically (Acute Inpatient, Emergency Department, Urgent Care)
    
  • 1+ years of experience in Utilization Review
    
  • Demonstrate a proficiency in computer skills - Windows, IM, Excel (Microsoft Suite), Outlook, clinical platforms
    
  • Designated workspace and access to install secure high-speed internet via cable / DSL in home
    
  • Reside in Missouri
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Bachelor's degree
      
    • Managed Care experience
      
      
      *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
      
      
      -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. - - -
      
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      -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.
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      -UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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