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About This Role
The Registered Nurse (RN) position at ProHealth Physicians in Wallingford, CT, focuses on providing patient-centered care in a pediatric setting. This role is ideal for nurses looking to make a positive impact in healthcare and work within a collaborative team environment.
Highlights
Pay: $29 - $52/hour
Location: Wallingford, CT
Facility: ProHealth Physicians
Brand/Division: Optum
Department/Unit: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, includes one Saturday every 6 weeks
What You'll Do
Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
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 practice policies and procedures
Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
Conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information
Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
Monitor task buckets in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
Complete annual CLIA competencies in coordination with Regional Nurse Managers
Requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Experience
Experience working in a hospital or medical office preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT required
CPR/BLS Certification preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. Their mission includes addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for all communities.
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