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UnitedHealth Group Clinic Nurse - Sanford in Sanford, Florida

$2,500 Sign On Bonus LPN/$5,000 Sign On RN

Incentive Bonus 2x a Year

Closed on Major Holidays

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 is under the direction of the Provider, the Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with Company protocols, established standards of nursing practice, and the FL Nurse Practice Act. Promptly screens patients with signs or symptoms of illness. Works with the clinical team for appropriate treatment, plan of care and disposition. Ensures patient monitoring and follow up.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting the Provider in the monitoring of members’ health care needs

  • Assists the Care Manager and Provider in the follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits

  • Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician and/or Registered Nurse to develop care plans that meet patients’ needs and result in appropriate quality care

  • Provides condition specific patient education and anticipatory guidance, as well as care coordination, under the guidance of the Provider and/or Registered Nurse

  • Maintains clinical documentation within the medical records assuring compliance within all guidelines

  • Provides health teaching

  • Provides direct nursing care, comfort measures, emotional support to patients

  • Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician to identify referrals to care management

  • Executes orders of Provider based on knowledge of cause and effect of order after verifying accuracy

  • Performs selected IV therapy and administers prescribed treatment per Provider order

  • Documents all interventions, responses, and outcomes

  • Initiates standard emergency procedures until Registered Nurse, Provider or EMS is available

  • Applies principles of asepsis and infection control

  • Compliance with Company’s Code of Conduct, HIPAA regulations and the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Consistent, punctual and reliable attendance

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:

  • High school graduate, GED or equivalent

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

  • For LPNs:

  • Certificate in Practical Nursing

  • Valid Florida LPN license

  • IV Certification or ability to obtain IV Certification within 90 days of employment

  • For RNs:

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Science

  • Valid Florida RN license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, Acute Care

  • Experience with electronic health records (EHR)

  • Working knowledge of medical terminology

  • Knowledge of medical equipment and maintenance. Ability to learn how to maintain medical equipment

  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

  • Proficient in MS Office

  • Proven excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to multi-task; possess solid organizational and time management skills

  • Proven ability to interact and verbally communicate effectively with patients and all levels of personnel in a professional, courteous and effective manner with excellent customer service skills

  • Proven ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Education Reimbursement

  • Employee Discounts

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

  • More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

PLEASE NOTE The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis (“Internal Candidates”) are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.

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.

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