Registered Nurse, Field Clinician

Optum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Registered Nurse, Field Clinician to provide essential care to patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care coordination, and maintaining documentation. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position supports professional growth in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on quality

Financial stability from a Fortune 5 company

Retirement plans including employer contributions

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision

Learning and development programs for nurses

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Reliable transportation to visit members in designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team members on changes in condition and care coordination.
• Triaging member needs to appropriate care team members and levels of care.
• Assist with transitions in outpatient and inpatient care.

Skills

Collaboration

Care Coordination

Documentation

Medication Reconciliation

Education

Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

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Value Based Care, $7,500 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals, Monday-Friday NO weekends NO holidays NO call requirements

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating innovative solutions in health care. We are building an integrated care model that addresses physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, you will provide care to patients at home, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities for seniors. This role adds essential support to improve access to care.

We are connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across different care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

• You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and support multiple providers. The RN works alongside nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs).
• This is a field-based position, primarily visiting members in nursing homes.
• Standard Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM; no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Location: Queens

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team members on changes in condition and care coordination.
• Triaging member needs to appropriate care team members and levels of care.
• Assist with transitions in outpatient and inpatient care.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, and risk assessments.

What Makes an Optum Career Different?

• Nurses are supported to practice at the peak of their license.
• We believe better care for nurses leads to better patient care.
• We influence change nationally while maintaining local care community culture.
• We promote internal growth—geographically and professionally.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive salary based on quality, with bonus opportunities.
• Financial stability from a Fortune 5 company.
• Retirement plans including employer contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CE & equipment allowances.
• Learning and development programs for nurses.

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in a supportive environment that encourages growth and development.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN); BSN preferred.
• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state(s) or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Reliable transportation to visit members in designated areas.

The salary range is $59,500 to $116,600 annually, depending on full-time employment factors. Benefits and incentives are included. UnitedHealth Group is committed to equitable, inclusive care and workplace diversity, and maintains a drug-free workplace.