RN Telephonic Case Manager, Kidney Resource Services - Remote

About the position Responsibilities • Making outbound calls to assess members' current health status • Identifying gaps or barriers in treatment plans • Providing patient education to assist with self-management • Interacting with Medical Directors on challenging cases • Coordinating care for members and services as needed (home health, DME, etc.) • Educating members on disease processes • Encouraging members to make healthy lifestyle changes • Utilizing Milliman criteria to determine if patients are in the correct hospital setting • Making 'welcome home' calls to ensure that discharged members receive the necessary services and resources • Documenting and tracking findings Requirements • Active RN license in current state of residence with the ability to qualify for additional state licenses as requested • 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital, acute care, or direct care setting • Renal, Chronic Kidney Disease or Dialysis Care experience as a main focus of your job • Computer proficiency utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) • Access to dedicated workspace from home for in home office set up • Ability to work schedule listed • Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high speed internet connection Nice-to-haves • BSN • Active New York RN license • Certified Case Manager (CCM) • Diabetic educator experience • ICU, Cardiology or Critical Care experience • Telephonic case management experience • Experience with discharge planning • Solid working knowledge of hypertension and/or diabetes Benefits • 401(k) matching • comprehensive benefits package • incentive and recognition programs • equity stock purchase Apply tot his job Apply To this Job