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Posted: 07-Sep-24
Location: Farmington, Connecticut
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 142169910
Join ProHealth Physicians and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care in Connecticut. Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives.
Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience:
- Exceptional teamwork
- Robust medical resources
- Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care
Position Details:
- Location: 3 Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, CT 06032
- Department: Nursing Call Center
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday. This position includes every other weekend and every other holiday
The RN is responsible for delivery of patient care to individuals, and families through telephone calls with patients with varying levels of acuity and medical concerns. RN addresses patients’ wellness, acute illness, chronic disease, disability and end of life needs while maintaining the standards of professional nursing practice. The RN assists with patient inquires including questions related to medication, medical conditions and diagnostic testing. Under the direction of the physician the RN delivers messages related to medical care.
If you are located in Farmington, CT, you will have the flexibility to work from home and in the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collects subjective and objective health status information from multiple sources such as; patients, caregivers, members of the health care team, documented records and other relevant sources
- Prioritizes activities based on the patient’s immediate health need or the nurse’s judgment of anticipated patient needs
- Documents the information and data collected in a retrievable understandable and readable format in the EHR
- Employs nursing knowledge and evidence nursing practice in caring for patients in the office and over the phone
- Includes the patient, appropriate caregivers, and other health professionals in making shared decisions about plans and strategies
- Considers the patient or population needs in terms of age, gender, race, cultural values and practices, ethical and legal considerations and environmental factors as well as the anticipated risks and benefits of interventions for individualized plan development
- Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, caregivers and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner
- Performs interventions supported by evidence- based ambulatory care nursing practice during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications according to regulations, standards and organizational policy and procedure
- Provides age appropriate, population specific care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethically sensitive manner
- Other duties as assigned
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:
- Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
- 1+ years of nursing experience
- Demonstrated intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN
- Experience working with an electronic health records (i.e. Epic)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience working in a hospital or medical office
Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. 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 401k 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.
ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients — and their communities — the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
