Registered Nurse Internal Medicine

Job description

Registered Nurse Internal Medicine Yorktown Heights

Optum NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse Internal Medicine Yorktown Heights to join our team in Yorktown Heights, NY. 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. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides care in the individual and group setting

Works with primary care providers throughout the organization to provide education and monitoring services for all referred patients

Works closely with the staff and providers to identify patients that require education and monitoring services

Manages a caseload of patients independently

Assesses patients for their learning needs, follows them appropriately and documents in the patient electronic medical record

Keeps abreast of new developments in care

Provides staff education for nurses or others at various sites as requested

Utilizes the curriculum developed for the care of patients

Provides professional and courteous care to patients

Provides support, teaching, and ongoing management services to patients

Provides self-management education in both group and individual visits

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

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 Nursing

Currently licensed as an RN in the State of New York

Preferred Qualifications:

Epic Computer Experience

Experience working in an ambulatory clinic setting

Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Familiarity with electronic medical records

Proven excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

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 - $52 per hour 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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

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