Full Time Urgent Care LPN

LPN Opportunity in Middletown, NY

Optum NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Middletown, NY. 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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum in the tri-state region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group) offers an interconnected network that enables us to work collaboratively to better coordinate care among our doctors and care teams. Together, we offer you and your family access to more than 2,100 providers, representing 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and more than 55 urgent care locations across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

Schedule:

• Full-time schedule consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week
• Urgent Care hours are Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and Sunday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Team members participate in self-scheduling, with schedules typically published one month in advance through a scheduling app
• Rotating weekend coverage required, with approximately three weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) every four weeks
• Occasional floating between Rock Hill and Newburgh locations may be required based on business needs
• Centers operate 365 days per year, including holidays. Holiday coverage is assigned on a rotating basis, with premium holiday pay (1.5x base rate)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices
• Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care
• Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching
• Provides direction to: clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration, in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or two years as a medical assistant in a pertinent practice area

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour 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 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.