For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

It feels great to have autonomy, and there's also a lot of responsibility that comes with it. In this role, you'll be accountable for making decisions that directly impact our members. And at the same time, you'll be challenged by leveraging technologies and resources in a rapidly-changing, production-driven environment.

If you are located in the Pacific Standard Time zone, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determine the appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and benefit determination

• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems

• Act as a resource for others; provide explanations and information on difficult issues; assist in precepting when needed

• Responsible for utilization management of hospitalized health plan members, discharge planning and collaboration with discharge planning

• Work collaboratively with community partners, plan members and Managed Care interdisciplinary team

• Develop individualized discharge plans that involve provider, patient and caregiver goals for successful transitions of care

• Collaborate with patient, family and health care providers to develop individualized plans of care that encompasses both acute care episode and post hospital discharge plan

• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure patients’ needs and choices are fully represented and supported by health care team

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:

• Active, unrestricted RN license in state of Nevada

• 3+ years of Managed Care and/or Clinical experience

• Proficiency working in various EMRs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Case management experience

• Utilization review experience

• Managed care experience

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Knowledge of Milliman or Interqual guidelines

California, Nevada, or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 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.

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: 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.