Orthopedic Nurse Case Manager RN - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for a RN Case Manager for the Orthopedic Health Support team. In this role you will be responsible for the clinical management across the continuum of care for members with musculoskeletal (neck, shoulder, back, hip and knee) conditions.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Normal business hours in your time zone, also includes 2 nights per month until 8pm

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide information to members to facilitate an improved care experience which includes illustrating cost savings, highest quality pairing of a center of excellence and surgeon, and ensuring a seamless administrative experience
• Telephonic Case Management which includes assessments in the pre-operative and post-operative phases of Orthopedic surgery to ensure positive outcomes
• Identifying gaps in treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care with providers
• Provide patient education to encourage self-management and healthy lifestyle change
• Works with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
• Coaches, provides feedback, and guides others
• Acts as a resource for others with less experience

This position will require active and unrestricted Nursing licensure in multiple US States. Selected candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain multiple state licensure. (Application fees and filing costs paid for by UHG)

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:

• Current, unrestricted RN license in your state of residence
• Multiple state licensure (in addition to Compact License if applicable) or ability to obtain multiple state nursing licenses
• 3+ years of recent orthopedic experience where working with orthopedic patients was your main responsibility working with neck, shoulder, back, hip and knee conditions educating patients/members on physical therapy, occupational therapy, pre and post operations
• Computer proficiency including the ability to type and talk at the same time and to navigate within Microsoft Windows
• Access to high-speed internet from home (Broadband cable, Fiber or DSL)
• Dedicated workspace from home

Preferred Qualifications:

• Compact RN License
• 7+ years of Orthopedic experience working with neck, shoulder, back, hip and knee conditions as the main part of your job
• Experience with pain management both acute and chronic
• Physical therapy experience
• Occupational therapy experience
• Experience with weight management
• Conservative orthopedics experience
• Surgical orthopedics experience

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

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.