RN Registered Nurse

Senior Community Care Registered Nurse$2,500 Sign on Bonus offered for external candidatesPLEASE NOTE: This is a hands-on (not administrative) clinical role in Senior Care Facilities - Monday-Friday NO weekends NO holidays NO on-call requirementsOptum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Job OverviewThe SCC ISNP program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting. The Optum RN within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personalized care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.Primary ResponsibilitiesEnsure accurate and complete patient assessmentsCommunicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamAssist the provider / team with various care coordination activitiesAssist the provider / team with benefit determination associated with Medicare part A, part B, and part D benefitsResponsible for collaborating with the primary advanced practice clinician (APC) and facility to identify and respond to patient change in conditionAssist the provider / team with therapy coordinationParticipate in facility-based meetingsSchedule and participate in family conferences, team meetings, and team case presentationsCoordination of training, tracking, and compliance with quality measuresAssist in creating and conduct in-services for selected audiencesAssist providers in assuring complete and accurate documentation and coding, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, assessment, and patient documentationMay write verbal orders from Provider in the chart in compliance with the state RN practice laws, and in compliance with individual nursing facility practicesAssist in managing members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventionsAssist in managing members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episodeYou'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 QualificationsAssociate degree or higher in Nursing (RN)Active and unrestricted license in New YorkCertified in Basic Life SupportDemonstrated ability to complete physical requirements, including moving a 30-pound bag and ability to perform physical assessmentDemonstrated ability to travel in between facilitiesDriver's license and access to reliable transportationPreferred QualificationsBSN1+ years of clinical experienceExperience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needsSaline Lock insertion experienceUnderstanding of Geriatrics and Chronic IllnessProficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical recordsPay 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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually 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 believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.