Provides field-based nursing care management for high-risk members across homes, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Conducts clinical and social assessments, develops care plans, coordinates interdisciplinary teams, manages transitions after hospital or emergency visits, and provides chronic disease coaching. Collaborates with providers and community partners, supports palliative and hospice referrals, documents care, and contributes to quality improvement. The role requires approximately 60% travel within the assigned territory.
Requisition Number: 2399948
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As an experienced Registered Nurse you will serve as a clinical lead for assigned care teams, supporting high-risk members through comprehensive care management, transitions of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This field-based role focuses on improving health outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital utilization, and ensuring members receive coordinated, whole-person care in the Phoenix Metro Area, East Valley and surrounding.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Travel
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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 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.
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As an experienced Registered Nurse you will serve as a clinical lead for assigned care teams, supporting high-risk members through comprehensive care management, transitions of care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This field-based role focuses on improving health outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital utilization, and ensuring members receive coordinated, whole-person care in the Phoenix Metro Area, East Valley and surrounding.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical and social assessments in homes, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
- Develop and manage individualized care plans in partnership with providers
- Lead care coordination and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Manage transitions of care following hospitalizations and emergency department visits
- Provide disease management and self-care coaching for members with complex chronic conditions
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and community partners to address member needs
- Identify and support palliative care and hospice-appropriate members
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support quality improvement initiatives
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:
- Active Arizona RN license (multistate compact license preferred)
- 3+ years of acute care, home health, ambulatory care, or care management experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN and/or CCM certification
- Medicare Advantage, value-based care, or transitions-of-care experience
- Home health background
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Travel
- Approximately 60% travel within assigned territory
- Mileage reimbursement provided
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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 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.
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