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RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator - Randolph, MA and surrounding areas

$28.27 - $50.48 / HOUR
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

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.

The RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator, you will be an essential element of an Integrated Care Model by relaying the pertinent information about the members' needs and advocating for the best possible care available, and ensuring they have the right services to meet their needs.

If you reside within the Randolph, Braintree, Holbrook, Sharon, Norwood, Canton, MA market and surrounding areas, you will have the flexibility to work telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

This is a Field-based role. Expect to spend at least 50% of your time in the field visiting our members in their home. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

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
  • Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patients and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
  • Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
  • Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
  • Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
  • Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members

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 directions 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 and unrestricted independent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of MA
  • 2+ years of clinical experience
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
  • Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices
  • Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing
  • Certified Care Manager (CCM)
  • 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
  • Experience working in team-based care
  • Background in Managed Care
  • Ability to utilize an Electronic Medical Record or other electronic platforms
  • Bilingual/Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day
  • Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
  • Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations is needed for visits (ex. laptop, etc.)
  • Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties
  • All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
  • PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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UMass Memorial Health

Nurse Practitioner - Milford Regional Physician Group - Hopkinton, MA

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. MILFORD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP , part of the Milford Regional Health Care System, is seeking Experienced Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated community of providers. With over 200 physicians and advanced practitioners, we make up the largest multi-specialty physician group in our region. We have a mix of newer providers and those who have been with our group for many years, and the collaboration between them results in creative approaches to patient care and practice management. Our providers are stakeholders in the Group who have the opportunity to influence decisions. That along with professional support, a patient-centered approach to care, and a satisfying work/life balance has helped us to retain our great group of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Milford Regional Physician Group is a member of the Partners Community Physician Organization and a leader in quality care and patient satisfaction. Our local system’s affiliations with Brigham & Women’s Hospital, UMASS Medical Center and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute put us at the forefront of cutting edge innovation in healthcare. In addition to being located within a 10-mile radius of Milford Regional Medical Center, our practices are ideally situated less than 45 minutes from Boston, Worcester and Providence, RI. This central location offers something for everyone to enjoy from museums and concert arenas to wonderful restaurants and up-and-coming breweries - and for sports fans, New Englanders get to call the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins their home teams. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a full or part-time Experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our group our dedicated team at our Practice in Hopkinton. Come grow with us and have the option to have your own panel of patients. Outstanding professional support is provided by experienced practitioners on our team. Our aim is to have our providers spend the majority of their workday with their patients. To accomplish this goal, we have resources in place to support them, including scribes for documentation, dedicated office-based support staff, and nurse case managers, social workers and behavioral health support specialists to help manage the highest risk patients. In addition, our providers are supported by a strong leadership team made up of Clinical Leaders, Operations, IT, HR, and more! BENEFITS: Competitive salaries plus and comprehensive benefits package Sign-on bonus Generous paid time off 403(b) retirement with company match CME allowance with rollover, and paid time off for CME attendance Employment qualifies for government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Professional support from a large team of experienced providers and specialists Dedicated medical assistants Team-based approach to managing high risk patients with support of nurses, social workers, behavioral health support specialists and population health coordinators EPIC EMR Our hospital system has affiliations with Dana Farber Cancer Institute, UMass, and Brigham and Women’s hospitals Our service area has been one of the fastest growing areas in the state Not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charitable corporation High performance rates on clinical quality measures ABOUT MILFORD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP: Together with Milford Regional Medical Center, we form the Milford Regional Healthcare System. We have more than 40 practices located in one of the fastest growing regions of Massachusetts, and all within a 45-minute drive to Boston, Worcester and Providence, RI. Our local area offers outstanding school systems and a wide variety of residential options, from suburban neighborhoods to idyllic country living. Our home hospital is an award-winning community medical center with a new emergency department and intensive care unit, and affiliations with some of the best academic medical centers in our state. We are honored to have been recognized for our exceptional quality of care many times, including those mentioned below. Our primary care offices have received NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home recognition. Named to Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll every year since its inception Received high ratings on the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) annual patient experience survey, with 93% of adult patients and 98% of pediatric patients reporting that they would be willing to recommend their MRPG physician to family and friends. A number of practices and physicians have earned Gatehouse Media Reader’s Choice awards each year with recognition as a Regional Favorite. Our President was recognized by Boston Magazine as one of Boston’s Top Doctors in 2019, and was one of only 22 Family Practitioners named to the 2019 list. Milford Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Awards nine times in a row from fall 2018 through present. This national distinction recognizes the Medical Center’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.