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UnitedHealth Group Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Pulmonology - Optum in Lake Success, New York

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region ( formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, safe, appropriate, and effective nursing care to designated patients in accordance with patient needs, current standards of nursing practice, and organizational policies within the scope of LPN Licensure.

This is an outstanding opportunity with a Fortune 5 Company to be at the forefront of our continued growth and success in this specialty area. Join us today!

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Identifies and collects information concerning the health status of patients

  • Evaluates patient’s responses to interventions and to the revision of the plan of care as needed

  • Ensures the implementation of patient care orders in a timely manner

  • Demonstrates quality improvement, facilitating the generation of ideas for improvement of patient care and functioning of the clinic

  • Completing basic LPN competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies

  • Follows organizational policies and procedures

  • Other duties as assigned

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...

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 from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

  • Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New York

  • Current BLS certification

  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Outlook and internet)

Preferred Qualification:

  • 1+ years of related healthcare experience

Abou t OptumCare :

At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. 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. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com .

Would you thrive with OptumCare ?

  • Do you practice evidence-based medicine?

  • Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?

  • Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?

  • Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?

  • Do you want to be part of something better?

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission .

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare 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 .

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

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