Registered Nurse ProHealth - Danbury CT

UnitedHealth Group•Danbury, CT

3d•$29 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Danbury, CT. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. You will work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment guided by diversity and inclusion, driving towards the Quadruple Aim. ProHealth Physicians is a physician-led medical group with 85 practice locations throughout Connecticut serving over 10% of the state's residents. They empower physicians and advanced clinicians to better serve patients through enhanced care processes in support of improved patient outcomes. Formed in 1997, ProHealth Physicians has grown to include over 350 primary care and specialty clinicians and offers select specialty and diagnostic/therapeutic services. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group with primary care offices in every county. Their 300+ doctors and advanced practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. They also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Their focus is on preventing diseases rather than just treating them when sick, aiming to give patients and their communities the tools they need to be and stay well. You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear direction for success and development opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Connecticut
Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

BLS/CPR certification
1+ years of RN / LPN experience

Responsibilities

Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices
Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources
Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers
Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording (as applicable): Height and weight, Temperature, Blood pressure, Head circumference, Current medications and Chief complaint and history
Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
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 ProHealth’s policies and procedures
Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients. Assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate
Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies
As appropriate, 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 be sure patients are following their plan of care
Perform other duties as assigned