Registered Nurse Field Clinician - Newport News, VA - Senior Community Care
About the role
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs — helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, you will provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings across the greater Richmond, VA area (position based in Newport News, VA). You will be part of the primary care team collaborating with all interdisciplinary team members and supporting multiple providers. The RN is a flexible team member who works alongside nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs).
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- No weekends
- No holidays
- No call requirements
- Field-based role with up to 100% travel to visit clients/patient sites within a designated area
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary care team around changes in condition and/or care coordination
- Triage member needs to the appropriate care team member and level of care
- Assist with transitions in care: outpatient and inpatient
- Assist in assuring complete and accurate documentation, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, and risk assessments
What makes an Optum career different
- Nurses are supported to practice at the peak of their license
- Better care for nurses equates to better care for patients
- Influence change nationally while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations
- Grow talent from within — geographic and professional mobility supported
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with bonus opportunities
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 company
- Robust retirement offerings including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG stock)
- Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CE & equipment allowances
- Robust nursing learning and development programs
- Performance rewards and recognition with clear direction for success and development for other roles
- Incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements)
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN)
- Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in your state of residence or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Driver's license and access to reliable transportation enabling up to 100% travel to client/patient sites within a designated area
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Long Term Care or Home-based Medical Care experience
- Experience working with the geriatric population
- Field-based experience
Pay
Salary range: $60,200 – $107,400 annually (based on full-time employment). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.