LVN, Case Manager

Optum CA is seeking a LVN, Case Manager to join our team in Redlands, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings utilizing the appropriate resources within the parameters of established contracts and patients' health plan benefits. Facilitate a continuum of patient care utilizing basic nursing knowledge, experience, and skills to ensure appropriate utilization of resources and patient quality outcomes. Perform case management functions on-site or telephonically as the need arises. Lastly you will report the findings to the Case Management department Supervisor / Manager / Director in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistent exhibit behavior and communication skills demonstrating Optum's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with every internal and external customer
• Implement current policies and procedures set by the Case Management department
• Conduct on-site or telephonic prospective, concurrent, and retrospective reviews of active patient care, including out-of-area and transplant
• Review patient referrals within the specified care management policy timeframe (Type and Timeline Policy)
• Coordinate treatment plans and discharge expectations. Discusses DPA and DNR status with the attending physician when applicable
• Prioritize patient care needs. Meets with patients, patients' families, and caregivers to discuss care and treatment plans
• Act as patient care liaison and initiate pre-admission discharge planning by screening for patients who are high-risk, fragile, or scheduled for procedures that may require caregiver assistance, placement, or home health follow-up
• Identify and assist with the follow-up of high-risk patients in acute care settings, skilled nursing facilities, and custodial and ambulatory settings. Consult with the physician and other team members to ensure the care plan is successfully implemented
• Coordinate provisions for discharge from facilities, including follow-up appointments, home health, social services, transportation, etc., to maintain continuity of care
• Communicate authorization or denial of services to appropriate parties. Communication may include patient (or agent), attending/referring physician, facility administration, and Optum claims as necessary
• Attend all assigned Case Management Committee meetings and reports on patient status as defined by the region
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the cost consequences of case management decisions by utilizing appropriate reports such as Health Plan Eligibility and Benefits, Division of Responsibility (DOR), and Bed Days
• Ensure appropriate utilization of medical facilities and services within the patient's benefits and/or CMC decisions. This includes appropriate and timely movement of patients through the various levels of care
• Maintain effective communication with health plans, physicians, hospitals, extended care facilities, patients, and families
• Provide accurate information to patients and families regarding health plan benefits, community resources, specialty referrals, and other related issues
• Initiate data entry into IS systems of all patients within the parameters of Case Management policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of care rendered, including LOC, CPT code, ICD-9, referral type, date, etc.
• Follow patients on ambulatory case management programs, including CHF and home health, to optimize clinical outcomes
• Use, protect, and disclose Optum patients' protected health information (PHI) only following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards

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:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
• Current LVN license in California
• 1+ years of recent clinical experience working as an LVN/LPN

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of clinical experience working as an LVN/LPN
• 2+ years of case management, utilization review or discharge planning experience
• Experience in an HMO or experience in a Managed Care setting

California Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. 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.

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.