Optum CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Seal Beach, CA. 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.

It is time to take your career to the next level. As a Nurse at Optum, you will be responsible for providing professional nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients under the supervision of a clinician. You will delegate tasks as needed to professionals and para-professional teammates. As a nurse, you will coordinate activities and work closely with clinicians and teammates to maintain efficient department functions and ensure the successful operation of the department. You will be responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.

 This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assesses and evaluate patient vitals and care needs.  Suggests solutions to patient care problems & complaints
• Identifies & recommends solutions to departmental problems
• Assists in assessing departmental function and productivity & recommends changes as necessary
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out treatment plan
• Starting IVs and accessing central lines
• Administering Infusion medication
• Mixing medications
• Follows established clinical protocols/guidelines and provides appropriate patient instructions
• Directs patient to appropriate levels of care based on assessment within Optum's guidelines
• Documents authorizations for vendors and/or outside services as appropriate
• Instructs patients on procedural preparations
• Completes medical documentation of telephonic assessment and disposition in Telehealth Record
• Notifies pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of refills as ordered by the clinician or via pharmacy protocols
• Translates oral information into concise and accurate written documentation using standard medical guidelines and abbreviations
• Manages own work queues
• Recognizes financial, medical, and legal risks based on data collected during customer interactions and follows appropriate procedures
• Expedites emergency calls as needed
• Accesses Language Line for non-English patients as needed
• 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:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license through the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers (America Heart Association)
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain at the time of hire
• ESI (Emergency Severity Index) Certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to drive as this position does require occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN degree
• Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification or ability to obtain at the time of hire
• 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting and/or specialty areas

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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