Registered Nurse RN, Leominster Pediatrics

$5,000 Sign‑on Bonus for External Candidates

Registered Nurse – Pediatrics

Location:

225 New Lancaster Rd, Leominster, MA 01453
Department:
Pediatrics

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management
• Delivers care based on patient’s specific needs. Conducts patient and significant others’ interviews on admission. Uses observation skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and behavioral status. Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessments
• Plans care collaboratively with the patient and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Involves patient and significant others based on patient needs
• Implements interventions. Evaluates or revises the plan based on patient needs or outcomes
• Initiates nursing interventions that assist the patient to maximize health capabilities. Reassesses and revises the plan of care according to patient or significant others’ education needs. Utilizes EMR tools to proactively ensure that all primary and secondary prevention services are accomplished in a timely fashion
• Administers, monitors, and evaluates all therapeutic interventions including safe medication administration according to Standard Policies and Procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to Immunizations and department‑specific medications
• After completing a training program, starts intravenous therapy for hydration and administration of medications as required
• Administers intravenous medications, including limited IV push medications, depending on patient population (e.g., Urgent Care versus Primary Care) as required
• Consistently documents all aspects of patient care and patient education. Reports pertinent information to physician
• Ensures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical and psychosocial needs
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Massachusetts
• Proven knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• 1+ year of RN/LPN experience
• Phone triage experience
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)

Hourly pay ranges from $28.94 to $51.63 based on full‑time employment. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution (all subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.