Field Based Kansas Maternal & Child Health RN Case Manager -Morris, Geary, Riley Counties
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
At UnitedHealthcare, we---re simplifying the health care
experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers
to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions
of people for the better. Come build the health care system of
tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable.
Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting.
Growing together. As the RN Case Manager for Maternity and/or NICU,
you will have a panel of members with high-risk pregnancies and/or
NICU babies with complex medical/behavioral needs. You will provide
support and address barriers to care and SDOH with the goal to
improve health outcomes. To promote healthy pregnancy, delivery,
and postpartum outcomes for both mother and baby, it is essential
to provide evidence-based, trimester-specific, and postpartum
education. This includes assistance in developing a birth plan,
accessing value-added benefits, and understanding covered services,
including Medicaid postpartum coverage. Additionally, support
should be given for accessing contraceptive care based on family
planning needs, conducting mental health and substance use disorder
(SUD) screenings with referrals to treatment when necessary, and
coordinating with obstetric and other providers for appointment
assistance, communication, and advocacy. This is a Field-Based Role
with a Home-Based Office. If you are located in Morris, Geary,
Riley Counties , Kansas , you will have the flexibility to
telecommute as you take on some tough challenges. Primary
Responsibilities: Provide evidenced based trimester specific and
postpartum education to promote a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and
postpartum outcomes for mother and baby Create a positive
experience and relationship with the member and your team Help
member set goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals
Proactivity engages the member to manage their own health and
healthcare Support SDOH needs Perform outreach to providers,
hospitals, Members, and clinics Attending community events Able and
willing to travel within the assigned region per the business needs
Performs all other duties assigned What are the reasons to consider
working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together --- competitive
base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance
rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to
your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which
you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending
Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D
Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability
coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance
Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet
insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More information
can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits 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 in Kansas
2 years of experience working within the maternal and child health
population 1 years of experience with MS Office, including Word,
Excel, and Outlook Located in the state of Kansas Ability to travel
up to 75% of time in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in
their homes and / or other settings, including community centers,
hospitals, or providers' offices Access to a designated quiet
workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with
the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) Live in a
location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed
internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet
service Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the culture and
values of community Case Management experience Background in
Managed Care All Telecommuters 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. 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. RPO
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