Registered Nurse - Senior Care Facilities - Erie, Niagara, Genesee Counties

Position: Full-time Registered Nurse - Senior Care Facilities -  Erie, Niagara, Genesee Counties
**$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates*
* ** This is a Clinical role in Senior Care Facilities - Monday-Friday NO weekends NO holidays NO on-call requirements*
* Optum Home & Community Care, part of the United Health Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build 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) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.

We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start  
** Caring. Connecting. Growing together.*
* ** Position Highlights:*
* You will be part of the primary care team collaborating with all interdisciplinary team members and will support multiple providers. The RN is a flexible team member who works alongside nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). This is a field-based position, visiting members primarily in nursing homes.

** Standard

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM Time; no nights, weekends, or holidays.*
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* Location:

Erie, Niagara, Genesee Counties*
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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Collaborating 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

+ We believe that better care for nurses equates to better care for patients 

+ We influence change nationally while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations 

+ We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 

** Compensation & Benefits Highlights:*
* + 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

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.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN)

+ Active and unrestricted license in New York

+ Certified in Basic Life Support

+ Driver's license and access to reliable transportation and ability to drive to assigned Senior Care Facilities in the area

+ 1+ years of clinical experience

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + BSN

+ Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs

+ Saline Lock insertion experience

+ Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness

+ Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all…