Optum CO is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together

Position in this function works cooperatively with the Pediatric 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.

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
• 1+ years of pediatric 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field and/or equivalent and relevant experience

Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.?

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.? 

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. 

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