Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

RN Clinical Lead, Newington Pediatrics

Requisition Number: 2285283
Job Category: Nursing
Primary Location: Newington, CT

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

Careers at UnitedHealth Group

We’re creating opportunities in every corner of the health care marketplace to improve lives while we’re building careers. At UnitedHealth Group, we support you with the latest tools, advanced training and the combined strength of high caliber co-workers who share your passion, your energy and your commitment to quality. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.SM

Clinical

Compassion. It’s the starting point for health care providers like you and it’s what drives us every day as we put our exceptional skills together with a real feeling of caring for others. This is a place where your impact goes beyond providing care one patient at a time. Because here, every day, you’re also providing leadership and contributing in ways that can affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Learn more, and start doing your life’s best work.SM

Our teams are helping people from around the world. We can bring out your best as you put your listening, analytical and problem solving skills to work in a setting that is geared to helping improve lives and enhance health care for millions. Here, you’ll discover a wealth of pathways for professional growth within Customer Service, Billing, Claims, Enrollment & Eligibility and across our global economy. Join us and find out why this is the place to do your life’s best work.SM

Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you’re the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you’ll experience:

  • Exceptional teamwork
  • Robust medical resources
  • Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care

Position Details:

  • Location: 141 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT, 06111
  • Department: Pediatrics
  • Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours between 8:00AM – 6:00PM

The Clinical RN Lead is responsible for the oversight and management of the medical practice’s daily clinical operations. The Clinical RN Lead works in collaboration with Regional Nurse Managers. The Clinical RN Lead provides direct patient care through assessment, evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based care. Additional responsibilities include scheduling, organizing and prioritizing clinical responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Triage patients; answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
  • 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, refer patients when appropriate
  • Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition
  • Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record
  • Carry out standing orders
  • Respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
  • In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring and complete annual CLIA competencies
  • Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
  • Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
  • Create and manage the clinical team’s schedule including creating assignments for rotating practice duties (CLIA, supply ordering and O2 logs, etc.)
  • Lead the team to function in a patient centered environment
  • Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the practice including scheduling, processes, protocols, practice flow, and provider support
  • Maintains open communication with practice and regional team members
  • Participate in interviewing and precepting clinical team members
  • Perform other duties as assigned

ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut’s leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they’re sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients – and their communities – the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives. 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:

  • Active unrestricted RN licensure in CT
  • 1+ years of nursing experience in a hospital or medical office
  • Experience with charge/clinical lead responsibilities
  • Intermediate level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BSN
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Experience working with an electronic health record (i.e. Epic)
  • Experience working in a hospital or medical office
  • Pediatric experience
  • Phone triage experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology 

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually 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.

OptumCare 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.

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

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2285283

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

Our Hiring Process

We want you to know what our hiring process looks like. Watch the video and find out what to expect along the way.

What It’s Like

Watch the video and hear how our employees describe what it’s like to work here in Customer Service.

Careers at Optum

If you want to use your abilities to help us challenge the status quo and achieve on our ambitious mission, this is the right place for you. We are creating and delivering quality health care solutions that deeply impact the health care system. And this means opportunities for people like you to grow and innovate with us.

Closing the GAP

Our team members help close the gap in health care. Take a closer look and see how Lisa helps members navigate a complex health care system.

Our Blog

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Optum, our diverse culture empowers us to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve. We sat down with vice president diversity, equity, inclusion, head employee strategies and accountability, Monique McWilliams, to find out how we’re cultivating a workplace like no other. Read more to hear her perspective.

What Makes the Culture at UHG So Unique?

What does a work culture that lifts people up look like from the inside? Hear from two of our team members, Jasmin and Ricky, on what it’s like to work in a uniquely supportive environment at Optum.

A healthy culture for working parents

At Optum, our mission is to help people live healthier lives. That includes improving the lives of our team members, many of whom balance their work with another important role — being a parent.

Our Blog

Our Blog

Committing to Inclusion and Diversity and Finding the Courage to Lead

In the first post of this two-part blog, we heard from Gyasi C., Vice President of Strategy, UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, about the Inclusion and Diversity Councils. We continue our conversation and learn about the commitment and courage needed to become an industry leader in diversity and inclusion.

Clinical Careers in the Corporate Setting – Interview with Ryan Benedicto from Optum in the Philippines.

Ever wonder how it is like to have a clinical career in the corporate setting? Ryan, our Clinical Director for Optum in the Philippines, shares his experience on what it’s like to have a clinical career in the corporate world. As a leader at Optum, the fastest growing part of UnitedHealth Group, he also shares how he engages his team, and how he guides them in their career growth.

Pharmacy Roles at UnitedHealth Group: What is it like to work here?

At UnitedHealth Group, our Pharmacy Team members contribute to the well-being of patients in a variety of ways. The patient-focused nature of the Pharmacy Team’s work ensures that the solutions they recommend are in patient’s best interests. Meet Olisa, Manager of Pharmacy Operations, and Darhon, Pharmacy Technician. They have different roles, but each of them use problem-solving skills at work where efficiency and accuracy is vital and the pressure can be intense.

Our Blog

Go to Top