Western Connecticut Regional Nurse Manager, ProHealth Physicians

Optum; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Western Connecticut Regional Nurse Manager to lead clinical practices and uphold patient care standards. This role requires strong leadership and extensive experience in healthcare, addressing compliance, and fostering a patient-centered environment. Join a community-focused organization dedicated to making a positive impact on health care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare delivery.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with clinical standards and patient safety.
• Evaluates and documents performance of clinical staff.
• Collaborates with directors to improve quality measures.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Clinical compliance knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

EMR systems (EPIC)

Microsoft Office Suite

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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
  
  

Position Details

• Location: 3 Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, CT 06032 but will be required to frequently travel to clinical sites in Western Connecticut (Cheshire, Danbury, Ridgefield, Meriden, Wallingford, Hamden, Prospect, Torrington, Bethel, Newtown). Position is mileage reimbursement eligible
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours between 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of organization and national standards and guidelines related to clinical compliance, patient safety, infection control / prevention, and CLIA waived testing and ensures compliance at the practice sites
• Schedule periodic site visits to provide supervision, clinical expertise, ensure communication, and monitor the clinical aspects of the practice site
• Participate in Practice Health and Safety Assessments. Assist in development of corrective action plans to minimize liability and risks as a result of the Practice Health and Safety Assessments
• Collaborate with Director of Clinical Operations and Director of Nursing to analyze trends in Assessment reports and identify opportunities for improvement and / or education
• Assist with orientation and clinical training to all clinical staff through Clinical Staff Training program
• Evaluate and document performance and competency of clinical staff, including sterilization, vital signs, medication administration, phone triage, and CLIA waived testing
• Maintain oversight of temperature monitoring and complete annual CLIA competencies
• Assist with implementation of clinical policies and procedures, as well as new regulatory directives
• Collaborate with Regional Medical Directors to support changes related to provider productivity and performance on quality measures
• Work closely with Practice Managers to provide oversight for clinical coverage during staff outages
• Function as BLS instructor to maintain certification of clinical staff and providers
• Collaborate with occupational health to perform and document fit testing as needed
• Maintains positive and supportive relationships with Regional teams, practice managers, providers, and clinical staff. Work closely with staff to identify and rectify workflow barriers
• Provide education and training support to practice sites for internal and external regulatory and quality assessments
• Periodic auditing of practice sites for compliance with adherence to clinical policies and procedures, quality metrics, and standardized workflows
• Assist practice staff with ordering and vaccine inventory management
• Performs all other related 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
• Currently possess a bachelor’s degree
• Active, unrestricted RN license in the State of Connecticut
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare delivery (patient care)
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations relating to clinical operation
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Primary care experience
• Managerial experience
• Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)
• Ability to independently adapt schedule or day to the needs of the region or business with strong prioritization skills
  
  

The organization reserves the right to modify position responsibilities at any time, due to business necessity.

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 salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually 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.

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.

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