Registered Nurse RN

Optum; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a registered/licensed practical nurse in Auburn, MA for full-time, 36 hours weekly. You will provide direct patient care, triage via phone, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires MA RN/LPN licensure, BLS/CPR, and EMR experience (EPIC). Strong communication and pediatrics experience are preferred, with a competitive benefits package and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as an RN/LPN in the State of Massachusetts.
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management.
• Delivers care based on patient’s specific needs; interviews patient and/or significant other(s) on admission; prioritizes problems.
• Plans for care with patient and multidisciplinary healthcare team; involves patient based on needs.
• Implements interventions; evaluates or revises plan based on patient needs or outcomes.
• Initiates nursing interventions to maximize health capabilities; reassesses and revises plan per education needs.
• Administers, monitors and evaluates therapies including immunizations and medications per policies and laws.
• Starts IV therapy after training; administers IV medications as required.
• Documents all aspects of patient care and education; reports information to physician.
• Ensures nursing judgments are based on physical and psychosocial needs.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Phone triage experience

EMR (EPIC)

Pediatrics experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

MA RN or LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Details

Location: 4 Brotherton Way, Auburn, MA 01501

Department: Family Practice

Schedule: Full time, 36 hours/weekly, 4 days per week, hours 7:45AM - 5:15PM

This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management
• Delivers care based on patient's specific needs. Interviews patient and or significant other(s) on admission. Uses observation skills to assess patient, including physical, psychosocial and behavioral status. Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessments
• Plans for care collaboratively with the patient as well as multidisciplinary healthcare team. Involves patient and significant other(s) based on patient needs
• Implements interventions. Evaluates or revises the plan based on patient needs or outcomes
• Initiates nursing interventions that assist the patient to maximize health capabilities. Reassess and revise plan of care according to patient or significant other(s) education needs. Utilizes EMR tools to proactively ensure that all primary and secondary prevention services are accomplished in a timely fashion
• Administers, monitors and evaluates all therapeutic interventions including but not limited to safe medication administration according to Standard Policies and Procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to Immunizations, Department specific medications
• After completion of a training program, starts intravenous therapy for hydration and administration of medications as required
• Administers intravenous medications, including limited IV push medications depending on patient population, e.g. Urgent Care versus Primary Care patients, as required
• Consistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education. Reports pertinent information to physician
• Ensures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical and psychosocial needs
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

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 School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a RN / LPN in the State of Massachusetts
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification
• 1+ years of RN / LPN experience
• EMR Experience (EPIC)
• Phone triage experience
• Pediatrics experience
• Proven excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills

Physical Requirement

• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

Pay and Benefits

$2,500 Sign-on bonus for External Candidates

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 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.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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.