Registered Nurse RN, Wallingford Pediatrics

Taleo; North Farms (CT); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Equity stock purchase program

Incentive programs

Job summary

ProHealth Physicians, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Wallingford Pediatrics in Connecticut. This full-time position (40 hours/week) includes daytime hours, occasional Saturdays, and a 4x10 option depending on staffing needs.

You will provide and document nursing care, educate patients, triage per protocols, and coordinate with providers to ensure comprehensive care. ProHealth emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and access to resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document in the EHR.
• Triage patients according to protocols and scheduling guidelines.
• Educate patients on illness and self-management of their condition.
• Carry out standing orders consistent with practice policies.
• Document patient interactions and clinical activities in the EHR.
• Coordinate with care team and resources to assist patients.

Skills

Nursing care

Injections

Triage

Patient education

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure CT

BSN (preferred)

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse RN, Wallingford Pediatrics (2388200)

Registered Nurse RN, Wallingford Pediatrics - 2388200

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians,part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience:

• Exceptional teamwork
• Robust medical resources
• Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care
  
• Department: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 6:30PM, position includes one Saturday every 6 weeks, hours 8:00AM - 1:30PM. Position is eligible for 4 day x 10 hour schedule with a set day off determined by staffing needs.
  

Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices. Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources. Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers. Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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)
• As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care
• 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
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, complete annual CLIA competencies
• Supports the Clinical Lead and acts as a resource to the other clinical staff members
• Precepts new clinical team members
• Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Join ProHealth Physicians and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care in Connecticut. Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients '— and their communities '— the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives.

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
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Experience working with an electronic health record (i.e. Epic)
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office
• Pediatric experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
  

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 $29.00to $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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.