Part-Time Call Center Nurse RN, Anywhere

2329532 Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Health Services RN position is in a Managed Services organization (does not reside on Client/Practice site). The RN telephonically assists and guides patients toward self-management and behavior modifications that result in improved patient outcomes. The RN is the primary point of contact, coordinating with schedulers, pharmacists, providers of medical and behavioral health care and social services. Success is measured in terms of improved patient outcomes, prevention of patient adverse events and unnecessary inpatient readmissions, satisfied customers, meeting, or exceeding quality measures, producing consistent and high-quality work and collaboration with other care team members.Our ideal candidate is an experienced nurse, able to perform tasks independently and once trained, without significant guidance. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. PrimaryResponsibilities: Provides Nursing support for health service providers via phone in areas including but not necessarily limited to: • Telephonic nurse triage services • Provide education to patients, deploying best practices and standard workflow in their daily activities • Apply their expertise across the various areas of responsibility, understand how their interactions with patients affect customer satisfaction and can make recommendations to improve processes • Apply established protocols, criteria, and contract guidelines • Coordination of the team approach to management of patient care • Analyze, investigate, and resolve individual care quality, coordination of care, service and access issues • Contact patients and providers regarding clinical needs for continuity of care You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.RequiredQualifications: • Associate’s Degree (or higher) • Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of residence • RN license in the state of Pennsylvania or a Compact State license • 3+ years of related experience in a clinical, managed healthcare, or healthcare setting PreferredQualifications: • 2+ years of clinical triage in either an ED, Urgent care, or ICU setting • Excellent understanding of health-service related processes relevant to assigned role and responsibilities Soft Skills: • Proven and solid interpersonal skills, and high level of computer literacy • All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment.We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Application Deadline:This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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.Apply tot his job