The LPN will provide nursing care coordinate with the care team assist providers in procedures and guide non-licensed staff. Requires a practical nursing degree and NYS license.

Requisition Number: 2352540
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a LPN to join our team in West Nyack NY. 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.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact following established standards and practices
• Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery maximal coordination of efforts and active patient participation in planning and care
• Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching
• Provides Direction To: Clerical assistants medical assistants and other non-licensed personnel

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 practical nursing
• New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or two years as a medical assistant in a pertinent practice area
• Current CPR/BLS certification

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 $20.38 to $36.44 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.