Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine

UnitedHealth Group•Bethpage, NY

1d•$29 - $52

About The Position

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine to join our team in Bethpage, 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. 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. This is an outstanding opportunity with a Fortune 5 Company to be at the forefront of our continued growth and success in this specialty area. Join us today! Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of New York
Infusion experience
Injection Administration experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
3+ years nursing experience
Epic EMR experience
Experience working in a MD office setting
Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Familiarity working with electronic medical records (EPIC preferred)

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
Provides staff education for nurses or others at various sites as requested
Collaborates with the practice manager in relation to time utilization and program development
Utilizes the curriculum developed for the care of patients
Provides professional and courteous care to patients
Participate in monthly patient support groups
Comply with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
Comply with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed by manager