RN - Office-based in Denver CO

Optum; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Denver, CO is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care within the primary care team and mentor clinical staff. The role supports care coordination, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time external candidates, with a remote-friendly, hybrid schedule and up to 3 days remote per week. Responsibilities include triage and patient education, care coordination with providers, and contributing to quality measures

Qualifications

• RN with active unrestricted Colorado license.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate medical care and develop plans.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with exemplary customer service.
• Coordinate care under guidance of the primary care provider.
• Support clinical operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans under supervision.
• Maintain department protocols and back-office flow.
• Participate in orientation and training of staff.
• Up to 25% local travel to Optum locations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Triage

Care coordination

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license - Colorado

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function works cooperatively with the IMFP primary care team and support staff to provide direct patient care. Provides clinical expertise and mentoring for clinical staff. Ensures appropriate standards of care are implemented and in compliance with all state and federal regulations, standards of practice, corporate policies, and procedures. Plus we are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for full time external candidates.

Hybrid role with onsite to support to locations within the Denver metro area including Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Littleton and Lakewood.

Candidate must live within a commutable distance of Denver Colorado.

This position follows an Office-Based in Denver CO, employee will work remote up to 3 days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with exemplary customer service to internal and external customers. Duties included but not limited to triage/screening patients; patient ancillary visits (injection, wound care); patient education; shared medical appointments; follow up in the office or by telephone with patients for medical management of health condition
• Coordination of patient care under the guidance of the primary care provider (ER transfer, urgent or emergent referral, IV therapy, patient centered form completion), act as liaison in person or by telephone for health plan, case management activities, home health and disease management
• Participate with staff and clinical operations to meet audit and regulatory compliance, assist in the capture and analysis of data related to department, quality measures, policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and/or standards of care
• Develop and implement patient centered treatment plans (Coumadin, Diabetic Insulin, Hypertension) under the guidance of the primary care provider
• Maintain, facilitate, and promote primary care department protocols, processes, policies and standards
• Maintain back-office patient flow in collaboration with providers and support staff in absence of RN manager or supervisor
• Participate in orientation, training, and development of clinical staff where needed (in partnership with the lead MA, clinic manager and PAD team)
• Up to 25% of local travel to various Optum locations

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 from an accredited school of Nursing
• RN with active unrestricted license in the State of Colorado
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Proficient basic computer skills i.e., Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook), Experience with computer based medical record recommended
• Proven ability to demonstrate independent clinical skills
• Proven ability to develop and implement plan of care based on assessment skills
• Proven ability to coordinate medical care with provider and appropriate team members
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative towards problem solving
• Proven technically proficient in field of practice
• Proven multi-system assessment skills
• Proven solid organizational and leadership skills

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field and/or equivalent and relevant experience
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.