RN- Primary Care

UnitedHealth Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Registered Nurse in Colorado Springs to provide direct patient care with top-tier service. You will coordinate care, educate patients, and implement treatment plans under the guidance of primary care providers.

The role requires Colorado RN licensure, 1+ year of clinical nursing experience, and strong computer skills. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered for full-time external candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN with active unrestricted license in the State of Colorado.
• 1+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Proficient basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with computer-based medical records recommended.
• Demonstrated independent clinical skills.
• Ability to develop and implement plan of care based on assessment.
• Ability to coordinate medical care with provider and team.
• Shows initiative toward problem solving.
• Technically proficient in field of practice.
• Multi-system assessment skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with exemplary customer service to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate patient care under guidance of the primary care provider and act as liaison with health plan and case management.
• Participate in audits and data analysis related to department and standards of care.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans (e.g., Coumadin, Diabetes, Hypertension).
• Maintain and promote department protocols and standards.
• Support back-office patient flow in absence of RN manager.
• Contribute to orientation and training of clinical staff.

Skills

RN nursing

Clinical assessment

Independent clinical skills

Plan of care development

Team coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR familiarity

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 to start 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.

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)

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
• 1+ 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

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.

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 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

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