Registered Nurse, Urgent Care - Crystal Run Healthcare

Position Registered Nurse, Urgent Care – Crystal Run Healthcare (Optum NY) – West Nyack, NY Sign On Bonus $5000 for external candidates. Job Overview Provides professional nursing care to patients and significant others via direct and telephone contact, following established standards and practices. Coordinates with the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, active patient participation, and maximal coordination of efforts. Assists physicians and other providers with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage and patient teaching. Schedule 3 rotating 12‑hour shifts per week (36 hours). Must work 3 weekend days per month. Clinic hours: Mon–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm, Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm. Location West Nyack, NY Leadership & Direction Provides direction to Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non‑licensed personnel. Primary Responsibilities Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients/significant others in established area of practice, considering developmental differences among patients. Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health measures related to population served. Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner. Utilizes evidence‑based approaches with patients/families/caregivers to support self‑management, self‑efficacy, and health‑promoting behavior change. Collaborates with patients/significant others and other members of the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet patients’ immediate and future needs; actively participates in the care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care. Using population‑specific knowledge and clinical expertise, contributes to the continual assessment and effective management of the health needs of assigned patient populations. Performs telephone triage with particular emphasis on assessment, problem/priority identification, and decision‑making. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical ability in medication/treatment administration; administers prescribed medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage, route, site, and possible side effects. Provides accurate, up‑to‑date clinical information to patients consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted CareMount Medical practice standards, policies, and protocols. Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, starting/monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area. Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and nurse colleagues when necessary. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State with current NYS registration and in good standing. 1+ years of experience as a registered nurse or 2+ years as a licensed practical nurse in a pertinent practice area. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Current BLS certification. 2+ years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting. Compensation & Benefits Hourly pay range $29–$52 per hour for full‑time employment, based on local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other factors. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). We comply with all minimum wage laws applicable. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Drug‑Free Workplace Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealth Group