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Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Department: Care Management - Geriatric Primary Care Location: Worcester, MA Hours: Full-time; Monday - Friday - May include one weekend shift per month Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive case management and care coordination for a diverse panel of patients with identified needs spanning age, condition, and population variables
- “Coaches” (rather than “teaches”) patients to improve their health behavior to attain health-related goals, while working as part of a health care team (Providers, Nurses, Social Workers, Patients, Family, Caregivers, etc.)
- Patient education focus designed in conjunction with Clinical Pharmacists to work with patients to optimize medication protocols and transitions
- Work Closely with Clinical Pharmacist to manage HTN/DM disease and medications
- Assist with medication adjustments by protocol
- Perform medication teaching in collaboration with Clinical Pharmacist
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Active, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
- Certification in Geriatric Nursing or Geriatric Case Management
- 5+ years of nursing experience, preferably with older patients
- Experience with hospital discharge case management
- Proficient in computer use, the Internet and health information technology
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, with a flexible and creative approach to problem solving
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more