Licensed Practical Nurse – Part-time – Pediatrics

$2,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse – Pediatrics to join our team in Milford, MA. 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.

Reliant Medical Group is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Pediatrics team in Milford, MA.  

Schedule: 20 hours/week. Scheduled TBD. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management
• Delivers care based on patient’s specific needs
• Interviews patient and or significant other(s) on admission Uses observation skills to assess patient, including physical, psychosocial, and behavioral status Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessments
• Plans for care collaboratively with the patient as well as multidisciplinary healthcare team Involves patient and significant other(s) based on patient needs
• Implements interventions Evaluates or revises the plan based on patient needs or outcomes
• Initiates nursing interventions that assist the patient to maximize health capabilities Reassess and revise plan of care according to patient or significant other(s) education needs Utilizes EMR tools to proactively ensure that all primary and secondary prevention services are accomplished in a timely fashion
• Administers, monitors, and evaluates all therapeutic interventions including but not limited to safe medication administration according to Standard Policies and Procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to Immunizations, Department specific medications
• Involves patient and significant other(s) based on patient needs
• Consistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education Reports pertinent information to physician
• Ensures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical and psychosocial needs
• Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions
• Meets patient needs promptly Provides for cultural and diverse needs of the patient when providing care
• Delegate’s patient care responsibilities to other members of the healthcare team, when appropriate
• Manages care of the patient according to the standards of care, including age-appropriate standards Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely
• Documents and incorporates the information in the station specific equipment manual in providing safe patient care
• Incorporates organizational, nursing and department-specific policies, procedures, and protocols into the delivery of patient care 
• Completes all organizational and department specific nursing/clinical educational competencies
• Completes and demonstrates knowledge of mandatory programs/information
• Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc. 
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
• Regular, reliable, and predicable attendance is required

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you’re part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model – integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Active and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of Massachusetts 
• Basic Life Support/CPR or willing to obtain within 90 days 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting with telephone triage
• Experience with EPIC
• Pediatrics experience 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or Portuguese

Physical Requirement:

• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

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.

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.