Registered Nurse RN, Branford Pediatrics

Optum • Branford, CT

452d • $58,302 - $114,296

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Branford Pediatrics, part of UnitedHealth Group, involves providing comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients. The role emphasizes patient education, care coordination, and documentation of clinical activities, all while working within a collaborative team environment. The RN will support the care team in delivering high-quality healthcare services, ensuring adherence to established standards and practices, and contributing to the overall mission of improving community health.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• Experience working with an electronic health record (i.e. Epic)
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• 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, and to follow up after appointments to ensure patients are following their plan of care.
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR.
• Monitor task buckets 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.
• Support the Clinical Lead and act as a resource to other clinical staff members.
• Precept new clinical team members.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the care team and Regional Management team.
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies.
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees