Integration Nurse Leader, RN – Hybrid – Dallas, TX

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Integration Nurse Leader to join our team in San Antonio and Houston, TX. 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.

The Integration Nurse Leader is responsible for the training application of clinical policies, procedures, processes and operating guidelines for newly acquired clinics. The clinical training provided to newly acquired staff will ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, Medicare guidelines, URAC/NCQA/ACHA/OSHA standards. This position maintains continuous quality improvement efforts and opportunities directed toward achievement of clinical and healthcare outcomes. The success of this position requires the ability to foster communication and teamwork between clinics/physicians, market management team, corporate departments, and senior leadership. This position will coach and educate others in the application of clinical competency, translating complex nuances related to clinical practice into easy to understand training and terms.  The Integration Nurse Leader will be responsible for carrying out the approved project plan for the integration, while maintaining all budget and time restraints. The Integration Nurse Leader will provide support for the clinical due diligence team and other operational partners as needed for a successful integration.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Clinical Training (planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating clinical training)
• Training methods will include but not be limited to, presentation/facilitation, on the job training, demonstration and performance, job mentoring, discussion, role-playing, simulations, and reflection 
• Delivery of training initiatives that drive businesses growth strategies and promote growth and development of newly acquired staff
• Completing and managing the clinical training program, including the development of instructional materials
• Analyze department training needs and assist with developing new training programs based on the results of the analysis
• Plan, organize, and direct training and development programs for employees for the purpose of increasing individual and organizational performance
• Enhance the current and future organizational effectiveness by increasing employee’s abilities to maximize performance and productivity
• Promote, support, and leverage technology resources and tools to improve and enhance workflow efficiency and improve customer service
• Asks critical questions to ensure member/customer centric approach to work 
• Identifies and considers appropriate options to mitigate issues related to quality, patient safety or affordability when they are identified, and escalates to ensure optimal outcomes, as needed 
• Utilizes evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standards, industry standards, and organizational policies) to make clinical decisions, improve clinical outcomes and achieve business results
• Identifies and implements innovative approaches to the practice of nursing, in order to achieve or enhance quality outcomes and financial performance
• Serves as subject matter expert to support compliance with applicable federal and state practice health and safety standards, with a particular focus on clinical standards and occupational health requirements
• Conducts clinic assessments for compliance with state and federal health care requirements and Optum standards 
• Remediation and corrective action plans, resulting from internal assessments, audits, compliance reviews and self-identified issues
• Provides leadership and mentoring for clinic staff to ensure patient safety and quality care
• Ensures clinic staff has demonstrated appropriate clinical competencies to perform clinic tasks
• Participates in professional development activities and education programs to keep staff abreast of health care trends and practices
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare (6+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing)
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state of employment
• 3+ years of related experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• 2+ years of management experience
• Experienced in the design, development and delivery of effective training programs
• Demonstrate proficiency in assessment, design, development, implementation, data collection/reporting, and evaluation of initiatives and/or programs
• Proven ability to establish cooperative and collaborative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties
• Proven ability to manage and direct various levels of employees
• Proven excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to travel approximately 75% 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training experience
• Experience presenting information to a large audience

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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 employers 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.