Remote Gastroenterology RN — Patient Care & Education

Optum; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution and incentives

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Registered Nurse in Boston for Gastroenterology. You will deliver high-quality patient care, coordinating with GI physicians and APCs while ensuring adherence to nursing standards and EMR workflows.

The role supports a flexible remote option for Massachusetts residents, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and a focus on education, care transitions, and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a State-approved school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted nursing license in Massachusetts.
• 5+ years of Gastroenterology nursing experience.
• EMR experience or aptitude to master EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Build therapeutic and supportive relationships with patients and families, educating and guiding care transitions.
• Assess patient symptoms and concerns via calls, portal messages, secure chat, and referrals.
• Prioritize needs based on clinical urgency and protocols.
• Escalate complex issues to GI physicians or APCs.
• Review patient inquiries on GI conditions, meds, results, and plans.
• Provide clinical guidance within nursing scope of practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement and mentor nursing staff.
• Manage EMR in-basket workflows and communications.
• Ensure timely responses per departmental standards.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical GI knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Registered Nurse in Boston for Gastroenterology. You will deliver high-quality patient care, coordinating with GI physicians and APCs while ensuring adherence to nursing standards and EMR workflows.

The role supports a flexible remote option for Massachusetts residents, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and a focus on education, care transitions, and patient safety.