Care Manager Optum Starkey

5 days ago


Largo, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

$2, Sign-on Bonus for LPN External Candidates / $5, Sign-on Bonus for RN External Candidates


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Positions in this function is responsible for ensuring the continuity of care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting utilizing the appropriate resources within the parameters of established contracts and patients’ health plan benefits. Facilitates continuum of patients’ care utilizing advanced nursing knowledge, experience and skills to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and patient quality outcomes. Performs care management functions on-site or telephonically as the need arises. Works in conjunction with the care team and PCP as care team leader. Ensures evaluation is in alignment with site based goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prioritizes patient care needs upon initial visit and addresses emerging issuesMeets with patients, patients’ family and caregivers as needed to discuss care and treatment plan as delineated in Transitions of Care programIdentifies and assists with the follow-up of high-risk patients in acute care settings, skilled nursing facilities, custodial and ambulatory settingsUses protocols and pathways in line with established disease management and care management programs and approved by medical management in order to optimize clinical outcomesOversees provisions for discharge from facilities including follow-up appointments, home health, social services, transportation, etc., in order to maintain continuity of care Maintains effective communication with the physicians, disease management, hospitalists, extended care facilities, patients and familiesDemonstrates a thorough understanding of the cost consequences resulting from Care Management decisions through utilization of reports and systems such as Health Plan Benefits, utilization of metrics and CM reports

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:

High school graduate, GED or equivalentState Licensed LPN or RNBasic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment Additional Requirements for LPNs:
Certificate in Practical NursingValid Florida LPN licenseIV certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment Additional Requirements for RNs: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in ScienceValid Florida RN license

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ experience in an acute clinical care settingCare management, utlization review or discharge planning experienceHMO experienceAbility to read, write and speak the Spanish language fluently


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.

 **PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis (“Internal Candidates”) are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 


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