Care Coordinator for Skilled Nursing Facilities

3 days ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Optum Full time
Optum Skilled Inpatient Care Coordinator Job Description

At Optum, we're transforming healthcare by uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs. As a Skilled Inpatient Care Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in optimizing patients' recovery journeys.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Complete weekly functional assessments and engage the PAC inter-disciplinary care team to align expectations for discharge planning.
  • Engage patients and families to share information and facilitate informed decisions.
  • Ensure efficient, smooth, and prompt transitions of care by serving as the link between patients and the appropriate healthcare personnel.
  • Perform Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) assessments on patients using clinical skills and CMS criteria upon admission to SNF and periodically through the patient stays.
  • Review targets for Length of Stay (LOS), target outcomes, and discharge plans with providers and families.
  • Collaborate effectively with patients' healthcare teams to establish an optimal discharge plan.
Requirements:
  • Active, unrestricted registered clinical license in the state of hire as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist.
  • 5+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Access to reliable transportation to travel to facilities throughout the St. Louis area.
  • Access to high-speed internet at home (Broadband Cable, DSL, Fiber).
  • Dedicated, distraction-free space in home for a home office.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with geriatric populations.
  • Experience with patient education, rehabilitation, and/or home health nursing.
  • Experience prioritizing, planning, and managing multiple tasks/demands simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with care management, utilization/resource management processes, and disease management programs.
  • Understanding/knowledge of CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid guidelines/regulations.

We're committed to creating a healthier atmosphere by promoting diversity and inclusion. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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