Pediatric Care Coordinator, RN – Remote in West Region, TN

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The Pediatric Care Coordinator, RN – 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.

 

This is a home-based position with field responsibilities, approximately 25% of the time within Shelby and/or Madison Counties in TN.

 

 If you are located in or within commutable distance to Memphis or Jackson, TN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs
• Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines
• 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
• Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission
• 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:

• 2+ years of clinical experience
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel up to 25% within Shelby or Madison Counties in TN and the very close surrounding areas to meet with members and providers
• Reside in or within commutable driving distance to Memphis or Jackson, TN

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN, Master’s degree or higher in clinical field
• CCM certification – must be obtained within 18 months of hire
• 2+ years of clinical experience working with pediatric patients
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs 
• Experience working in team-based care
• Background in Managed Care   

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

  

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