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.

• 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 x 5 days/week

Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices. Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources. Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers. Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).

• 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 (i.e., 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)
• As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure 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 in order 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
• Supports the Clinical Lead and acts as a resource to the other clinical staff members
• Precepts new clinical team members
• Maintain open lines of communications with 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 (i.e. Epic)
• Phone triage experience
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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.