Location: Poughkeepsie,NY, USA
**Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a RN to join our team in Poughkeepsie, 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.**
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Positively represent the Company to both internal and external customers; always maintain a professional and courteous manner
+ Uphold the Optum core values in the conduct of work
+ Adhere to Company privacy guidelines; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
+ Assess patients prior to initiation of home care service for appropriateness of services prescribed
+ Provide services according to Optum policy and the prescriber's plan of treatment
+ Individualize patient assessments based on care/services being provided and patient need
+ Ensure interventions respect and encourage the patient's ability to make choices
+ Respect each patient's rights and conduct business in an ethical manner
+ Educate patients and families with a systematic approach, promoting patient understanding of treatment and services, health status, coping ability and patient/family involvement in the continuum of care or service
+ Initiate the plan of treatment/care pathway based upon the analysis of information obtained and within scope of practice and certification
+ Coordinate care with the patient services centers, pharmacists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to promote the continuum of care or service
+ Accurately communicate (written/verbal) patient status information to prescribing physician and case manager in timely manner and provide necessary clinical information to Optum pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as applicable
+ Provide care and services to assigned caseload in an efficient, organized manner. Maintain flexibility in assignments and scheduling
+ Modify the plan of care, as appropriate, based on re-assessment, change in prescriber orders, the patient's need for further care or services, and the achievement of identified goals within scope of practice and certification
+ Complete clinical record documentation per Optum policy in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
+ Provide service-related clinical support to key physicians/hospitals through personal contacts and in- services, as directed
+ Participate in holiday and weekend duties as scheduled
+ Ensure senior management decisions and directives are carried out
+ Additional duties as assigned
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.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Current unrestricted compact nursing license (RN) for state of residence
+ Maintain competency on all Optum services provided according to Optum policy
+ Participate in required continuing education, staff meetings, competency training, and assessments
+ Maintain all other personnel requirements as outlined per Optum policy
+ Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
+ Possess skills to deal with patient/family conflict resolution and grievances
+ Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with disabilities
+ Maintain competency in the appropriate use of the computerized clinical systems
+ Technology knowledge to include desktop/laptop computer proficiency; use of analytical software, Microsoft Office, Outlook (internet and email). Attend in-services on applicable technology enhancements
+ Additional state required qualifications may apply
**New York Residents Only:** The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
_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._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._