Optum delivers personal health management solutions designed to help individuals stay healthy, get healthy and live with illness. Evidence-based medicine, technology and specially trained nurses are combined to identify an individual’s health needs, make referrals to appropriate resources and close gaps in care. With capabilities ranging from wellness promotion to self-care and triage to longitudinal case management, Optum delivers an integrated, cohesive approach to managing the health of each individual--as an individual.



We offer an opportunity to truly make a difference while advancing your career. It’s a rare combination that makes Optum the ideal place for your professional and personal satisfaction.



The Customer Care Coordination Nurse will be assigned to a dedicated customer team within the public sector and will be responsible for all aspects of care coordination, which include inpatient care advocacy, risk management and admissions counseling. This rewarding role allows you to stay involved with patient care, while exploring the business side of nursing. Additionally, this position offers weekday hours with flexible schedules up to 7pm* and major holidays off!



Working primarily by phone and email, responsibilities include:

Identifying members with unmet healthcare needs who are at risk for hospital admission/readmission

Making referrals to support treatment plans and improve self management skills, as well as suggesting other interventions as appropriate

Following up with patients after discharge and helping to facilitate discharge plans to appropriate levels of care

Implementing risk management interventions

Assisting case managers with discharge planning

Completing risk assessments of members and offering appropriate community or outside resources to assist the members in obtaining care

Proactively working to reduce hospital admissions and readmissions







Qualifications

Current RN licensure in GA is required, along with a clinical background that includes cardiac, diabetes, COPD, asthma or cancer. Experience in telephonic disease management and case management is a plus. CCM's and Certified Diabetes Educators are encouraged to apply.



*Some shifts require working until 7pm.



UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.



Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.



If you are interested please send your resume to anllc7@yahoo.com. Please indicate the best contact number you can be reached.