Licensed Practical Nurse – GI, Crystal Run Healthcare [Immediate Start] Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a LicensedPractical Nurse

• GI, Crystal Run Healthcare to join our team inMiddletown, NY.

Optum is a clinician-led care organization that ischanging the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the OptumCare Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision tomake healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have theclinical resources, data and support of a global organizationbehind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives.

Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborativeenvironment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while drivingtowards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptionalcareer, and will empower you to live your best life at work and athome. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of yourcommunity with the excitement of contributing new practice ideasand initiatives that could help improve care for millions ofpatients across the country. Because together, we have the power tomake health care better for everyone. Join us and discover howrewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growingtogether.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care topatients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact,following established standards and practices
• Coordinates withother members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery,maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participationin planning and care
• Assists physician or other provider withclinical procedures and participates in patient teaching

• ProvidesDirection To:

  Clerical assistants, medical assistants, and othernon-licensed personnel Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringingtogether Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealthCare. The regional alignment combines resources and services acrossthe care continuum

• from preventative medicine to diagnostics totreatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and SouthernConnecticut.

As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ canprovide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You willfind our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgentcare centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higherquality outcomes and driving change through collaboration andinnovation. Together, we’re making health care work better foreveryone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance inan environment that will challenge you and give you clear directionon what it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of PracticalNursing
• New York State (NYS) license with current NYSregistration, in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• CurrentCPR/BLS certification
• 1 years of experience as a licensedpractical nurse or 2 years as a Medical Assistant in a pertinentpractice area The hourly range for this role is $19.

86 to $38.85per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on severalfactors including but not limited to local labor markets,education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Groupcomplies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition toyour salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, acomprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs,equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits aresubject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when youbegin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reachingchoice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthieratmosphere:

OptumCare is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protectedveteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or anyother characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug-freeworkplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test beforebeginning employment.