Licensed Practical Nurse

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum STATE, (formerly Optum Tri-State NJ) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Hoboken, NJ. 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.

Position in this function is responsible for assisting physician with patient care by controlling allergy shot patient flow, administration of allergy shots, administration of biologic medications, obtaining prior authorization for medications, assessing patients for signs and symptoms of allergic reactions, and providing patient education.

Location: 1111 Hudson St Hoboken, NJ 07030

Hours: 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides general care to patients. Administers prescribed testing, medications, and treatments
• Maintains immunotherapy room with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness
• Observes, records and reports patients' vitals and reactions to treatments
• Assesses patient needs and suggests solutions to patient care problems
• Maintains accurate patient records
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  Educate patients on medications, nebulizers, and albuterol inhalers

  
  
• Assures patient stays for required observation time after injection(s)
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  Complete patient prior authorizations as necessary

  
  
• Reacts appropriately in patient reaction situations; informs physician and/or other clinical staff as necessary to mitigate adverse reactions
• Learn and perform immunotherapy vial mixing procedures
• Demonstrates clinical competence and sound knowledge base in provision of quality patient care
• Serves as a role model and consultant to staff
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  Willing to support general pediatrics as necessary

  
  
• Regularly interacts with physicians and other departments in order to identify and resolve problems
• Report improperly operating medical equipment and instruments to supervisor
• Follow OSHA regulations
• Maintains patient, employee and clinic confidentiality

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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:

• Active LPN license in the State of New Jersey
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience in pulmonology
• EPIC experience
• Proven bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands:

• Lifting: Average weight is 5-10 pounds for a distance up to 4 feet, occasionally
• Bending: Occasionally
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, with intermittent shift lengths up to 12 hours
• Normal vision (or corrected vision) and hearing
• Ability to tolerate viewing on computer monitor for extended periods of time

CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH Care Associates, and Riverside Medical Group (the "Practices") are all physician owned and led practices having complete authority for all medical decision-making and patient care through their physicians and other licensed professionals. Optum, through its management organizations ("Optum") provides non-clinical administrative services to support the Practices and their physicians. Neither Optum nor its management companies employs, engages, or supervises physicians or other licensed professionals, or determines or sets the methods, standards, or conduct of the practice of medicine or health care provided by the Practices or by any of their licensed professionals. "Part of Optum" reflects that the Practices are part of Optum's effort to support forward-thinking physician practices in helping their patients live healthier lives.

New Jersey Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.