Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care Clinic - Full Time

Registered Nurse$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for External CandidatesReliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Worcester, MA. 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.Position in this function is responsible for the effective delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice. Provides appropriate care to patients ranging within the ages of infants to geriatrics. Provides pre-visit and post-visit telephonic support and patient education, populating the Electronic Medical Record with historical information, lab findings, and preliminary orders to be reviewed by the physician at the next clinic visit. Ad hoc visits to the clinical sites will also be scheduled to enhance coordination of team-based care.Location: 5 Neponset St, Worcester MADepartment: Family PracticeSchedule: 38.75 hours/weekly M - F with a rotating schedule between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00PMPrimary Responsibilities:Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone managementConsistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education. Reports pertinent information to physicianEnsures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical and psychosocial needsIdentifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets patient needs promptly. Provides for cultural and diverse needs of the patient when providing careManages care of the patient according to the standards of care, including age-appropriate standards. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teamIncorporates organizational, nursing and department-specific policies, procedures, and protocols into the delivery of patient careCompletes all organizational and department specific nursing/clinical educational competenciesReliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:Graduate of an accredited school of NursingCurrently licensed as a RN in the State of MassachusettsProven knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.Preferred Qualifications:BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire1+ years of RN / LPN experiencePhone triage experienceExperience with EMR systems (EPIC)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 $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.