Job Description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

No On-call, no weekends and no holidays required!

Per Diem Role - 24 hours a month - you pick your schedule!

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 Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. 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 settings. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum SCC program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Optum Per Diem Long Term Care RN will be managing members in a community setting to include long term care and skilled nursing facility settings. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personalized care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities

Schedule: This is a Per Diem/Casual position that will work a minimum of 24 hours per month during Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You select your availability for 24 hours a month.

Location: Onsite 100% of time at LTC / Nursing Facilities in greater Portland, OR area

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Support the telehealth visits in the field, the RN sets up members for telehealth with the APC
• Assist the provider / team with various care coordination activities
• Assist the provider / team with benefit determination associated with Medicare part A, part B, and part D benefits
• Collaborating with the primary advanced practice clinician (APC) and facility to identify and respond to patient change in condition
• Assist the provider / team with therapy coordination
• Participate in facility-based meetings
• Schedule and participate in family conferences, team meetings, and team case presentations
• Coordination of training, tracking, and compliance with quality measures
• Assist in creating and conduct in-services for selected audiences
• Assist Providers in assuring complete and accurate documentation and coding, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, assessment, and patient documentation
• May write verbal orders from Provider in the chart in compliance with the state RN practice laws, and in compliance with individual nursing facility practices
• Assist in managing members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
• Assist APC in obtaining compliant related documentation for transfer to stay in a SNF

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:

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN)
• Active and unrestricted RN license in OR
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• 1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
• 1+ years of experience with using an Electronic Medical Record
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Teams
• Valid Driver's License with access to reliable transportation
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Proven highly adaptable to the changing needs of our members daily
• Proven effective communication skills and time management

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience working in long-term care, home health, hospice and/or case management
• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of older adults and chronic illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proven ability to work with diverse care teams in a variety of settings

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 $29 - $52 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 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.