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Float Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Primary Care Meriden Base

Optum
401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Meriden
Jan 23, 2025

$1000. Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Float Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join our team in Meriden, 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. 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.

ProHealth Physicians is a physician-led medical group with 85 practice locations throughout Connecticut serving more than 10% of the state's residents. We empower physicians and advanced clinicians to better serve patients through enhanced care processes in support of improved patient outcomes. Formed in 1997, ProHealth Physicians has grown to include more than 350 primary care and specialty clinicians and offers select specialty and diagnostic/therapeutic services.

ProHealth Physicians Meriden Family Practice in Meriden part of Optum has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Float LPN to join our team. This is a 40 hour per week position, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. Will be asked to float to other practices within Region 1 for coverage. Schedule to be determined by the Sr Practice Manager upon hire.

Position Details:



  • Covering Locations: Meriden CT Base, Region 1 Clinics
  • Department: Internal Medicine/Family Practice/Pediatrics
  • Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours ranging between 7:30 AM - 5:00PM

Primary Responsibilities:


  • 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
  • Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording patient vitals, current medications and chief complaint and history
  • Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth's Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
  • Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings
  • 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 ProHealth's policies and procedures
  • Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate
  • 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
  • Monitor task list to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals
  • Order supplies and vaccines and maintain appropriate records. Prepare and maintain equipment including sterilization
  • Conduct orientation of clinical support staff and provide training/coaching for staff related to clinical issues
  • Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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
  • Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Connecticut
  • Basic computer knowledge and aptitude
  • Proven comfortable with floating to Region 1 locations based on business needs




Preferred Qualifications:


  • BLS/CPR certification
  • 1+ years of RN / LPN experience working in internal medicine/pediatrics
  • Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
  • Experience with EMR systems (Allscripts / EPIC)
  • Phone triage experience



The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 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.

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