Maternal Health Case Manager LPN - Remote in PA

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The Maternal Health Case Manager LPN takes responsibility for the delivery of quality and affordability results.

This position is responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the Healthy First Step and Family Visiting program . The Clinical coordinator LPN works closely with the Maternal Health Services R.N. Case managers and the manager of the Maternal health services team. Positions in this function address efforts focused on medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health factors that improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The LPN CM will need to assess and interpret the members needs and serve as contact for available resources for our members. The job will consist of creating and tracking excel sheets and keeping data from the agencies we partner with for state updates.

Candidate must live in the state of Pennsylvania.

If you reside in Pennsylvania, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Make outbound/receive inbound calls to assess member's current health status
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help member identify and understand their intrinsic goals and motivate members to engage in positive behavior change
• Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans
• Provide patient education to assist with self-management
• Interact with Medical Directors and team on challenging cases
• Coordinate care for members under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Make referrals to outside sources including pregnancy programs
• Educate members on Pregnancy and newborn
• Document and track findings

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:

• Unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of PA
• 2+ years of Case Management and/or Care Coordination experience
• 2+ years of Maternal and/or Pediatric clinical experience
• Ability to prove technical knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel and Outlook; ability to learn clinical applications quickly
• Must have a designated workspace and access to secure high-speed internet via cable/DSL in home
• Must live in the state of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• A background in Managed Care
• Experience in utilization review, concurrent review and/or risk management

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

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour 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 al 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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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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