RN Field Clinician - Nursing Homes-Toms River, NJ

Company Overview

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating a new integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental and social needs. As a Senior Community Care (SCC) team member, you will provide care to patients at home, nursing homes and assisted living facilities for senior housing.

$2,500 sign‑on bonus for external candidates.

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST. No weekends, no holidays, no call requirements.

You will be part of the primary care team collaborating with all interdisciplinary team members and support multiple providers. The RN works alongside nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs).

• Collaborate with all members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding changes in condition and care coordination.
• Triage member needs to the appropriate care team member and level of care.
• Assist with transitions in care, both outpatient and inpatient.
• Assist in ensuring complete and accurate documentation, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, and risk assessments.

• 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.

• 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 or ability to obtain by start date.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel up to 100 % to visit clients and/or patient sites within a designated area.
• 1+ years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

• BSN degree.
• Long‑term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.