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ProHealth Physicians, part of Optimate

ProHealth-Bristol Pediatrics Center in Bristol, CT has an immediate opening for a responsible, hardworking and detail oriented Registered Nurse to join our team.  The practice is open from Mon-Thurs from 9:00am-7:30pm, Fridays from 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am-1:00pm. Hours will vary week to week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers
• Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording(as applicable): Height and weight, Temperature, 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
• 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 in order 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
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
• 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:

• Active unrestricted RN licensure in CT
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Family practice and/or pediatric experience
• Phone triage experience
• Experience working on an electronic health record
• Experience with EMRs and knowledge of medical terminology

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut residents is $28.85 to $51.30. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer 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.

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

Job Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Nurse, ProHealth,  Bristol, Farmington, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, CT, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Nursing, Family Medicine