Clinical Quality RN

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates  

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Clinic, Safety & Quality RN to join our team in Lake Success, 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. 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.

 

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Quality Registered Nurse to join Optum (PHNY) to assist in supporting the Clinic, Safety and Quality Team, requiring up to 50% travel. Ideal candidates will have experience in a practice setting, as well as have compliance experience (preferably in healthcare operations compliance). Must have a full understanding of how a provider or ambulatory clinic operates, in-depth knowledge of federal clinic health and safety standards (e.g., Joint Commission, AAAASF), audit experience and be comfortable supporting practice personnel and operations.

 

In this position you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the Practice, Health, and Safety Program.

 

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Interface with Local Care Delivery Organizations, Managers, and clinic staff to conduct practice assessments and manage action plans through to complete resolution
• Oversee remediation and corrective action plans, resulting from internal assessments, audits, investigations, compliance reviews and self-identified issues
• Deliver targeted training, education, and communications
• Provide subject matter expertise and tools to support compliance with applicable federal and state practice health and safety standards, with particular focus on clinical standards, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Objective, collaborative, and professional approach 
• Plans, directs, and evaluates sites assessments
• Work alongside and offer assistance to registered nurses (RN), medical assistants (MAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
• Explains process of site assessments to employees to gain cooperation, understanding, and reduce apprehension
• Assists promptly with the implementation of remediation plans as needed
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting
• Prepares and plans equipment needs prior to site assessments
• Participates in in-service training for personnel
• Supports, promotes, and enforces infection control practices and standards
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Communicates effectively with others
• Risk management responsibilities: Analyze patient safety events and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations
• Update Clinical Policies as required

 

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:

• Current, unrestricted RN license for the state of New York
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license 
• Ability to travel within region

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulatory and/or compliance role in healthcare operations; including audit experience with federal (e.g., Joint Commission, AAAHC) and state health and safety standards, HIPAA and applicable state privacy laws
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with TJC, AAAASF standards
• Proven knowledge of NYSDOH regulations
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 application
• Experience in Risk Management

 

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 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.