RN - Office-based in Denver CO

UnitedHealth Group•Denver, CO

4d•$29 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

This RN position works cooperatively with the IMFP primary care team and support staff to provide direct patient care, clinical expertise, and mentoring for clinical staff. The role ensures appropriate standards of care are implemented in compliance with state and federal regulations, standards of practice, corporate policies, and procedures. The position is office-based in Denver, Colorado, with a hybrid schedule that permits remote work up to three days per week. The RN provides onsite support to locations across the Denver metro area, including Denver, Westminster, Arvada, Littleton, and Lakewood. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Denver. Local travel to various Optum locations may account for up to 25% of the role. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time external candidates. The hourly pay range is $29–$52, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Employees working remotely must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
Active, unrestricted RN license in the State of Colorado.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Proficient basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to demonstrate independent clinical skills.
Ability to develop and implement a plan of care based on assessment skills.
Ability to coordinate medical care with the provider and appropriate team members.
Ability to demonstrate initiative in problem solving.
Technical proficiency in the field of practice.
Multi-system assessment skills.
Solid organizational and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field, or equivalent and relevant experience.
Experience with computer-based medical records is recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and exemplary customer service, including patient triage and screening, injection and wound-care visits, patient education, shared medical appointments, and in-office or telephone follow-up for medical management.
Coordinate patient care under the guidance of the primary care provider, including ER transfers, urgent or emergent referrals, IV therapy, patient-centered form completion, and liaison activities with health plans, case management, home health, and disease management.
Participate with staff and clinical operations in audit and regulatory compliance; assist with capturing and analyzing data related to the department, quality measures, policies and procedures, regulations, and standards of care.
Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans for conditions and treatments including Coumadin, diabetic insulin, and 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 when the RN manager or supervisor is absent.
Participate in clinical staff orientation, training, and development as needed, in partnership with the lead MA, clinic manager, and PAD team.
Travel locally to various Optum locations, up to 25% of the time.