Registered Nurse RN, Hamden Internal Medicine

Pro Health Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse RN, Hamden Internal Medicine to join our team in Hamden, CT. 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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience 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.

• Location:
  
  2560 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
• Department:
  Internal Medicine
• Schedule:
  
  Full time, 40 hours weekly, Monday hours between 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Tuesday through Friday, hours between 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. This position is 8 hours × 5 days per week

• Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
• Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
• Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self‑management of their condition
• Carry out standing orders such as authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests consistent with practice policies and procedures
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, communicate test results and other information, and follow up after appointments to ensure patients are following their plan of care
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Monitor task buckets to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, complete annual CLIA competencies
• Support the Clinical Lead and act as a resource to other clinical staff members
• Precept new clinical team members
• Maintain open lines of communication with the care team and Regional Management team
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

• BSN
• Experience working with an electronic health record (e.g., Epic)
• Phone triage experience
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and more. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role ranges from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pro Health Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group, founded in 1997. We have primary care offices in every county and employ more than 300 doctors and advanced practice clinicians who care for children and adults of all ages. In‑house imaging and clinical lab services further support our focus on preventive care. We aim to give patients and their communities the tools they need to stay well.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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. Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.