RN Care at Home Field Case Manager in Buncombe County, NC 2398147 | Asheville, North Carolina

Optum Care At Home Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: Field based position throughout Asheville, NC

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Hours may vary based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Visit members in their homes to assess their current health status
• Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans
• Provide patient education to assist with self-management
• Make referrals to outside sources
• Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person in home or on-phone interaction
• Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of North Carolina
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• 1+ years of experience working in community or public health nursing
• Reside in or near Asheville, NC
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Case management experience
• Home health experience
• Background managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

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). The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.