RN Registered Nurse

Registered NurseProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Farmington, CT. 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. 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.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 teamworkRobust medical resourcesPassionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered carePosition Details:Location: 599 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032Department: Family MedicineSchedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 8 hours between 7:15AM - 6:15PMSupport the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices. Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources. Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers. Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).Primary Responsibilities:Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screeningsTriage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelinesAct as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocolEducate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their conditionCarry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with practice policies and proceduresDocument all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of careAnswer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHRMonitor task buckets in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referralsIn coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, complete annual CLIA competenciesSupports the Clinical Lead and acts as a resource to the other clinical staff membersPrecepts new clinical team membersMaintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management teamMaintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policiesAdhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulationsPerform other duties as assignedProHealth 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. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.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 NursingActive, unrestricted RN licensure in CTIntermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft OfficePreferred Qualifications:BSNExperience working with an electronic health record (i.e. Epic)Experience working in a hospital or medical officeKnowledge of medical terminologyPay 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). 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.OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.