Urgent: Clinic Nurse LPN or RN at Optum Bayway
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
$2,500 Sign On Bonus- LPN / $5,000 Sign On Bonus - RN - External
Candidates Only Optum FL is seeking a Clinic Nurse to join our team
in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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. Under the direction of the Provider, the Clinic
Nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with Company
protocols, established standards of nursing practice, and the FL
Nurse Practice Act. Promptly screens patients with signs or
symptoms of illness. Works with the clinical team for appropriate
treatment, plan of care and disposition. Ensures patient monitoring
and follow up. The Clinic Nurse reports to the Center
Administrator. Clinic Location: Saint Petersburg Position
Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: - Contributes to and
supports the corporation's quality initiatives by planning,
communicating and encouraging team and individual. Maintains a
solid focus on quality and continuous improvement within job scope
- Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting
the Provider in the monitoring of members’ health care needs.
Assists the Care Manager and Provider in the follow-up management
of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits -
Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and
collaborates with treating physician to develop care plans that
meet patients’ needs and result in appropriate quality care -
Provides condition specific patient education and anticipatory
guidance, as well as care coordination, under the guidance of the
Provider - Provides health teaching - Provides direct nursing care,
comfort measures, emotional support to patients - Performs selected
IV therapy and administers prescribed treatment per Provider order
- Maintains clinical documentation within the medical records
assuring compliance within all guidelines. Documents all
interventions, responses, and outcomes 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: - High school
graduate, GED or equivalent - Valid Florida RN lor LPN Licensure -
For LPNs, IV Certification or ability to obtain in 90 days - Basic
Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain
within 90 days of employment Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years of
experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, Acute Care - Experience with
electronic health records (EHR) - Experience in MS Office PLEASE
NOTE The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis (“Internal Candidates”) are not eligible to receive
a Sign On Bonus. 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.
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