Registered Nurse RN

Registered NurseProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Mansfield Center, 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. 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.As a nurse, you will:Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practicesProvide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resourcesServe as liaison between patients, staff and providersDocument all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)Position details:Location: Mansfield Center, CTDepartment: PediatricsSchedule: Option 1: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30pm with rotating Saturday triage, (5-6 Saturdays for the year 8am-12pm)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 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 initiativesProHealth 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:High school diploma/GED (or higher)Active, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Connecticut1+ years of nursing experiencePreferred qualifications:BSNExperience working with EpicPay 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 $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.