Registered Nurse – Endoscopy

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Registered Nurse – Endoscopy to join our team in New Hyde Park, 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. 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 is an outstanding opportunity with a Fortune 5 Company to be at the forefront of our continued growth and success in this specialty area. Join us today! 

Location: 3 Vermont Dr New Hyde Park, NY 11042

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Variable schedule Monday – Friday between 6:00am & 5:00pm

Specialty: Endoscopy

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides care in the individual and group setting
• Works closely with the staff and providers to identify patients that require education and monitoring services
• Assesses patients for their learning needs, follows them appropriately and documents in the patient electronic medical records
• Utilizes the curriculum developed for the care of patients
• Provides professional and courteous care to patients 
• Comply with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.  
• Comply with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives 
• Enhance professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed by manager
• Administer age appropriate vaccines as directed by physician
• Perform CLIA waived tests on patients
• Venipuncture

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive base pay and bonus rewards incentives
• Generous PTO package and eight holidays per year
• Matching 401k
• UnitedHealth Group offers medical, dental and vision health plans
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• Spouse or Domestic Partner Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more… 

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:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing 
• Active and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of New York
• ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• BLS certification
• Proven knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. 
• Familiarity working with electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN, MSN)
• 3+ years nursing experience
• Epic EMR experience 
• Experience working in a procedural or ambulatory surgery suite

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 $28.27 to $50.48 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