Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

The Regional Director, Inpatient Care Management, will lead the operations of Optum’s inpatient care management functions and personnel with a regional perspective.  The Regional Director is responsible for leading a team of professionals in both remote and onsite client work and serving as the coordination point across all functional teams including business operations, technology, human capital, legal, innovation and transformation teams. All leaders on the team are expected to be hands-on with project design, deliverable creation and implementation support for customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads the inpatient care management function for SSM ministries in the region.
• Accountable for the performance of frontline and remote leadership and staff within the inpatient care management function
• Creates a trusted partner relationship with client and Optum executives and is seen as a partner in the successful design and implementation of the Optum inpatient care management program 
• Serves as the primary day-to-day contact for SSM ministries, including reviewing the work of the inpatient care management staff, consultants and analysts, and serving as the coordination point for the functional, products and transformation team
• Leads and participates in qualitative and quantitative assessments, project plan development, and key deliverable development for identified opportunities with key internal and external stakeholders
• Develops and delivers clear and concise updates to senior leadership at SSM and within Optum
• Continuously monitors performance against service level agreements and key performance indicators; routinely reports performance results to client and Optum leadership
• Monitors progress toward key milestones and provides regular updates and escalates (as appropriate) to internal and external key stakeholders
• Monitors budget and return on investment progress to ensure meeting contractual agreement
• Participates as a member of various Optum teams to create innovative solutions associated with the strategic development of client programs

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:

• Bachelor of Nursing, active RN license in the state
• 5+ years of acute care inpatient care management with management experience 
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation  
   

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Master of Business Administration; Master of Health Administration 
• Experience in hospital care management and/or leading complex clinical transformation consulting engagements resulting in significant recurring financial benefit
• Experience developing clinical transformation methodologies and designing innovative solutions in a complex and rapidly changing environment
• History of driving initiatives and achieving performance goals across complex organizations
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong planning organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of building and influencing relationships with external and internal executives and stakeholders, as well as leading, influencing and managing a large matrix workforce
• Solid presentation, written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed interpersonal skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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.