Registered Nurse - Field Assessor

Overview

Registered Nurse - Field Assessor role at Optum
. Explore opportunities with Long Term Solutions, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. The Optum family of businesses is dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Join us and embrace a culture of caring, connecting, growing together.

• Provide high-quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards
• Coordinate care with other members of the patient/client's care team from admission to discharge
• Complete clinical nursing assessments per federal/state program requirements and payer needs
• Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and agency policy
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care/service plans with other community providers
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval

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.

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability or financial condition of the client

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills

• CA:
  One year prior professional nursing

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 a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $36.98 to $81.63 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws applicable.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

United Health 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.