Field RN Cardiology

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Cardiology RN is responsible for carrying out day-to-day support duties and facilitating teaching related to the Chronic Care, Heart Failure, and Ischemic Heart Disease, Infusion Therapy, and Cardiac Rehab.  The Cardiology RN works in conjunction with the Cardiology team, providers, clinic staff and primary care physicians. This position assists in providing patient empowerment with motivational interviewing skills, problem solving and self-management goal setting.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with the providers and clinic staff to identify patients with Heart failure, IHD, Cardiac Rehab and ensures clinical guidelines are being followed
• Triage patients, administer IV therapy under the direction of the providers, and relay test results after provider interpretation
• Conducts Chronic Care Model visits and reviews the patient's informal and formal support systems, focusing on what patients want to improve and educating them about their chronic disease
• Utilizes appropriate motivational interviewing techniques necessary for coaching and assisting the patient to complete self-management goal/action plans
• Enters timely and accurate data into the EMR system and other applications necessary to communicate patient needs and to ensure complete documentation of patient visits and phone calls. 
• Responsible for remote monitoring of patients, setting parameters with provider direction, identify changes in patient vitals, conduct on-going discussions in regards to disease management with the providers
• Maintains current knowledge regarding HF, IHD as well as treatments and medications related to each
• Establishes a trusting relationship with identified patients, caregivers, clinic staff members and physicians
• Conducts clinic one-on-one visits with patients, triaging, educated on disease, diet, assess patient needs.  Communicates these needs to the appropriate person (i.e. Social Worker, clinic staff, etc.) or addresses them per process
• Solves problems by gathering and/or reviewing facts and selecting the best solution from identified alternatives.  Decision-making is usually based on prior practice or policy, with some interpretation.  Applies individual reasoning to the solution of a problem devising or modifying processes and writing procedures
• Serves as a resource or consultant for LVN/MA team members
• Attends educational offerings to keep abreast of change and complies with licensing requirements, ensures all patient educational materials are up-to-date, and maintains knowledge of specialty and ancillary provider contract contents, to include exclusions and contract terms
• Collaborates with the cardiology team to recommend policies, procedures and standards, which affect the care of the patient with high-risk chronic disease diagnoses such as HF, IHD, and all Cardiology related diseases
• Exhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

• Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the state of employment
• 2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting
• Cardiac, medical-surgical and/or critical care experience 
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of chronic diseases, especially HF and IHD
• Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills
• Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of managed care, referral processes, claims and ICD-9 and CPT coding
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency

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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.