RN- Primary Care

UnitedHealth Group•Colorado Springs, CO

3h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position in this function works cooperatively with the IMFP primary care team and support staff to provide direct patient care. Provides clinical expertise and mentoring for clinical staff. Ensures appropriate standards of care are implemented and in compliance with all state and federal regulations, standards of practice, corporate policies, and procedures. Plus we are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for full time external candidates.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
RN with active unrestricted license in the State of Colorado
1+ years of clinical nursing experience
Proficient basic computer skills i.e., Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook), Experience with computer based medical record recommended
Proven ability to demonstrate independent clinical skills
Proven ability to develop and implement plan of care based on assessment skills
Proven ability to coordinate medical care with provider and appropriate team members
Proven ability to demonstrate initiative towards problem solving
Proven technically proficient in field of practice
Proven multi-system assessment skills
Proven solid organizational and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field and/or equivalent and relevant experience

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care with exemplary customer service to internal and external customers. Duties included but not limited to triage/screening patients; patient ancillary visits (injection, wound care); patient education; shared medical appointments; follow up in the office or by telephone with patients for medical management of health condition
Coordination of patient care under the guidance of the primary care provider (ER transfer, urgent or emergent referral, IV therapy, patient centered form completion), act as liaison in person or by telephone for health plan, case management activities, home health and disease management
Participate with staff and clinical operations to meet audit and regulatory compliance, assist in the capture and analysis of data related to department, quality measures, policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and/or standards of care
Develop and implement patient centered treatment plans (Coumadin, Diabetic Insulin, Hypertension) under the guidance of the primary care provider
Maintain, facilitate, and promote primary care department protocols, processes, policies and standards
Maintain back-office patient flow in collaboration with providers and support staff in absence of RN manager or supervisor
Participate in orientation, training, and development of clinical staff where needed (in partnership with the lead MA, clinic manager and PAD team)