Per Diem Behavioral Health Nurse

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Worcester, 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. 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.

Positions Details: Reliant Medical Group, a Part of Optum

Location:  Hybrid

Schedule:  Per Diem – M, Tu, Th, F (11am – 5pm)

Specialty:  Behavioral Health & Substance Use

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determines the appropriate action to be taken involving decision-making according to standard criteria
• Communicates with providers and patients systematically via EMR or telephonically
• Maintains tracking of patient lists, outreach, and follow up
• Offers clinician and patient support and/or education on workflows and protocols in the identified registry
• Works with assigned supervisor/manager and director to develop, implement, and monitor procedures that support organizational goals and business objectives related to the Registry program
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and guidelines
• Adhere to the organization’s policy on Confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, which protects the privacy of patient information and records. Responsible for protection of information and documentation related to the medical record review and abstraction process, which prohibits the release of any identifiable medical information or inappropriate disclosure of such information

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 RN licensure in the state of Massachusetts  
• 1+ years of behavioral health experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with telephone triage
• Knowledge of EMR’s such as Epic
• Basic Life (BLS)/CPR certification or wiling to complete within 90 days
• Experience in application of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word etc.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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.

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.