Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Practical 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.

This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

Position Details:

Location: 5 Neponset St, Worchester, MA
Department: Family Practice/Internal Medicine
Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Position Highlights & 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
• After completion of a training program, starts intravenous therapy for hydration and administration of medications as required
• Administers intravenous medications, including limited IV push medications depending on patient population, e.g. Urgent Care versus Primary Care patients, as required
• 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
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

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
• Currently licensed as a LPN in the state of Massachusetts
• Proven knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire
• 1+ years of RN/LPN experience
• Phone triage experience
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)

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.

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.