LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse Pediatrics Rockville Centre, NY

Requisition number: 2388204

Job category: Nursing

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews, tuition reimbursement, along with opportunities for continued career progression!

Optum NY, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Pediatrics to join our team in Rockville Centre, 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.

LPN Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 9am - 5pm and Thursday 1pm - 7pm, plus one (1) Saturday per month 9a - 1p

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices

• Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care

• Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching

• Provides direction to: clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel

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 Practical Nursing

• New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration, in good standing

• Pediatrics experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• 1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or 2+ years as a Medical Assistant in a pertinent practice area

• Experience with pre-authorizations

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 - $36 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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