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$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for LPN E xternal C andidates / $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for RN External CandidatesFor 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 is under the direction of the Provider, the Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with Company protocols, established standards of nursing practice, and the FL Nurse Practice Act. Promptly screens patients with signs or symptoms of illness. Works with the clinical team for appropriate treatment, plan of care and disposition. Ensures patient monitoring and follow up.Primary Responsibilities:
Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting the Provider in the monitoring of members health care needs
Assists the Care Manager and Provider in the follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits
Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician and/or Registered Nurse to develop care plans that meet patients’ needs and result in appropriate quality care
Provides condition specific patient education and anticipatory guidance, as well as care coordination, under the guidance of the Provider and/or Registered Nurse
Maintains clinical documentation within the medical records assuring compliance within all guidelines
Provides health teaching
Provides direct nursing care, comfort measures, emotional support to patients
Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician to identify referrals to care management
Executes orders of Provider based on knowledge of cause and effect of order after verifying accuracy
Performs selected IV therapy and administers prescribed treatment per Provider order
Documents all interventions, responses, and outcomes
Initiates standard emergency procedures until Registered Nurse, Provider or EMS is available
Applies principles of asepsis and infection control
Compliance with Company’s Code of Conduct, HIPAA regulations and the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights
Performs other duties as assigned
Consistent, punctual and reliable attendance
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:
High school graduate, GED or equivalent
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
For LPNs:
Certificate in Practical Nursing
Valid Florida LPN license
IV Certification or ability to obtain IV Certification within 90 days of employment
For RNs:
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Science
Valid Florida RN license
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, Acute Care
Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
Proficient in MS Office
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of medical equipment and maintenance. Ability to learn how to maintain medical equipment
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
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.
