Internal Medicine Registered Nurse, ProHealth Physicians

UnitedHealth Group; North Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 148,781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

401k and stock purchase

Job summary

ProHealth Physicians is seeking an Internal Medicine Registered Nurse to support the care team and patients in a community-based medical group. The role involves providing and documenting nursing care, triaging patients, and educating patients for self-management.

Highlights include 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a pay range of $29–$52 per hour in Bloomfield, CT. UnitedHealth Group branding under Optum and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this position.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• CPR/BLS Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide and document patient care such as injections and preventive screenings.
• Triage patients according to approved protocols and scheduling guidelines.
• Prepare patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol.
• Educate patients regarding their illness and self-management.
• Carry out standing orders including prescription refills and tests.
• Document all patient interactions and clinical activities in the EHR.
• Outreach to patients for appointments and test results.
• Answer and document patient calls and route to providers as needed.
• Monitor task buckets and referrals status.

Skills

Patient care

Triage

Documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

About This Role

The Internal Medicine Registered Nurse at ProHealth Physicians will support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care in a community-based medical group.

Highlights

• Pay: $29 - $52/hour
• Location: Bloomfield, CT
• Facility: ProHealth Physicians
• Brand/Division: Optum
• Department/Unit: Internal Medicine
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
• Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
• Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition
• Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with practice policies and procedures
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Monitor task buckets in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
• Precept new clinical team members

Requirements

• Education:
  • BSN preferred
• Experience:
  • 1+ years of nursing experience required
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT required
  • CPR/BLS Certification preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They strive to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.