Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem - Same Day Services

UnitedHealth Group; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is looking for LPNs to provide direct and individualized care to patients in a community-based medical environment. This role requires travel across various sites including Worcester, and demands strong professional skills in patient examination and medication administration.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited program, hold a current LPN license in Massachusetts, and have a valid Basic Life Support certification. Competitive hourly pay ranging from $29.00 to $52.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Massachusetts or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments.
• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations.
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing.

Job description

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well‑being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value‑based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

ReadyMED LPNs provide direct and individualized care to patients.

Hours: Vary between 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM. 7 days/week. 1 weekday & 1 weekend shift per month required. Maximum of 80 hours/month and 960 hours/year.

Location: This role requires 100% travel throughout all sites in the region - Leominster, Natick, Worcester, Hudson, and Auburn.

Practice: Urgent Care (ReadyMed).

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software
• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
• Assist providers with minor, in‑office procedures and perform point‑of‑care testing

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

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Massachusetts or have the ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years experience
• Experience in an ambulatory setting with telephone triage

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour 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 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.

OptumCare is 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.

OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.