Registered Nurse RN, Wallingford Pediatrics

Opportunities with Pro Health Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at Pro Health Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well‑being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community‑based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you’re the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and United Health Group family, Pro Health Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you’ll experience:

• Exceptional teamwork
• Robust medical resources
• Passionate professionals with a focus on patient‑centered care

• Location: 1062 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT, 06492
• Department: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, position includes one Saturday every 6 weeks, hours 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Position is eligible for 4 day x 10 hour schedule with a set day off determined by staffing needs.

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

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Active, unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

• BSN
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Experience working with an electronic health record (i.e., Epic)
• Experience working in a hospital or medical office
• Pediatric experience
• Phone triage experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group 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.

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