Registered Nurse ProHealth - Danbury CT

$1000 Sign On Bonus for External candidates ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Danbury, CT. Position Details: Location: 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 Department: Internal Medicine / Primary Care Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Opportunity for additional hours available Primary Responsibilities: Support 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) Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording: Height and weight, Temperature, Blood pressure, Head circumference, Current medications and Chief complaint and history Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth's Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self‑management of their condition Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with ProHealth's policies and procedures Schedule tests, treatments and follow‑up visits on behalf of patients. Assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies 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 ensure patients are following their plan of care Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Connecticut Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc. Preferred Qualifications: BLS/CPR certification 1+ years of RN / LPN experience The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full‑time employment. 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 401(k) 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum