Licensed Practical Nurse - Urology

UnitedHealth Group•Newburgh, NY

1d•$20 - $36

About The Position

We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for continued career progression! Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Middletown, NY. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience 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. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Schedule: 4-10's 8am-6pm with no weekends, nights or holidays! The position requires frequent travel to Monroe and Newburgh. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Crystal Run Healthcare, Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration, in good standing or compact license

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/BLS certification
1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or 2+ years as a Medical Assistant in a pertinent practice area

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices
Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care
Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching
Provides Direction To: Clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel