Registered Nurse RN, Hamden Internal Medicine

ProHealth 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. 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.

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 UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience:

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

Position Details:

• Location: 2560 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
• Department: Internal Medicine
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday hours between 7:30AM - 6:30PM. Tuesday through Friday, hours between 7:30AM - 5:30PM. 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).

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Join ProHealth Physicians and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care in Connecticut. Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages