Circulating Nurse

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Circulating Nurse to join our team in Woodbury, 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.

Position in the function provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Is responsible for assuring patient safety and security through surveillance, adherence to policy and procedure and active participation in environmental and procedural improvement.

Position Details:

• Location: 225 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797
• Hours: 37.5 ours per week. Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with occasional late call
• Specialty: Multispecialty

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas
  
  
  
  • Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner
  • Responds to patient's inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner
  • Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress
  • Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently
  • Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
  • Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner
  • Directs and assists in maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments
  • Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes Appropriate actions and documents
  • Adjusts expectations of patient behavior and acts according to the effect medication has on a patient
  • Positions patient safely, pads and protects bony prominences. Preps and drapes patient correctly for all procedures
  
  
  
  
• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas
  
  
  
  • Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures. Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning OR suites
  • before and between cases and after terminal case, based on patient's class
  • Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, as per policy and procedure
  • Coordinates and supervises patient care, provides patient and family with teaching and education as necessary
  • Protects patient's sensitivities and right to privacy
  
  
  
  
• Demonstrates Commitment to Patient Safety
  
  
  
  • Complies with all ProHEALTH policies related to patient safety and infection control in meeting job requirements
  • Participates in the identification of unsafe conditions or procedures through surveillance and reporting to appropriate superiors
  • Responds appropriately to the contributions and concerns of others regarding safety
  • Seeks to involve the patient as an active participant in his or her care and encourages questions by the patient and family
  
  
  
  

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive base pay and bonus rewards incentives
• Generous PTO package and eight holidays per year
• Matching 401k
• UnitedHealth Group offers medical, dental and vision health plans
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• Spouse or Domestic Partner Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more...

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 1+ years of professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EPIC preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
  
• 3+ years of professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting
  
• EPIC EMR experience
  
• Surgical nursing experience

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.