Optum RN Health Care Advisor- On-Site- Overland Park, KS

The onsite RN Health Advisor motivates and engages employees in ways that result in positive health outcomes for the worksite population.  The Health Advocate is a visible health and wellness role model at the site identifying and prioritizing risks and opportunities and connecting leaders and employees with high-value well-being resources. The Health Advocate helps employees navigate the healthcare system by helping employees: resolve claims and benefits questions, identify quality providers and schedule appointments, identify lower cost, high quality treatment options and deliver or coordinate evidence based chronic condition management and treatment.  The Health Advocate will offer on-site well-being services including, biometric screenings, flu shots, health education, smoking cessation, nutrition management, fitness planning and more.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Serve as employee advocate, going above and beyond to provide expert , proactive services such as:


Personalized information on best place of service for needed care

Recommendations for Primary Care Physicians and Specialists

Recommendations for high quality, best cost, evidence based treatment options

Education to help simplify and navigate the healthcare system

Answers to benefits questions and assistance in claims issues resolution

Resource for all UHG and community well-being resources

Outreach to community primary and specialty groups

Serve as clinician providing the following on-site services:


Biometric screenings

Flu shots

Blood Pressure Screenings

Immunizations

Nutrition management, fitness planning, well-being guidance and coaching

Condition and case management

Triage for treatment of acute care needs

Deliver Population Health strategic planning and outreach


Evaluate population health metrics of the site and provide a quarterly action plan including employee outreach, worksite programs and events that target improvement in population health

Outreach activities including welcome calls for new participants and check in calls for higher risk individuals

Provide ideas and feedback on marketing materials for better engagement

Well-being Champion


Contagious positive attitude that inspires others and models health and wellness

Visible resource -- actively participating in worksite events and part of worksite fabric

Resource for healthy culture/environment in collaboration with leadership, café vendor, real estate services and site well champ

Establishes report and trust with employees and leadership

Coordinates well-being related communications and marketing at the site (posters, desk drops, etc.)

Works closely with well champ and/or wellness committee and engagement committees

Required Qualifications:


Current, unrestricted  RN license in the state of Kansas

Certificate from an accredited nursing school or Associates degree in Nursing (ASN)

3 + years of clinical experience in behavioral health, hospital or community setting

Proven ability to deliver health education and programming to motivate and engage

Demonstrated ability and experience leading group classes

Self-directed, self-managed

Proficient with a variety of computer based clinical care tools / EMR, including Microsoft Office Suite and Power Point

Demonstrated effective written and oral communication that is clear, well-organized and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs

Ability to analyze and interpret data
Preferred Qualifications:   


Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN)  

CPR certification

Previous experience in a Wellness and / or Disease Management role

Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills 

Health and Wellness Coaching certification
If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years. UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.  Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.  Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
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