Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy

Join Our Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates 

Full-time benefits within 30 days and no weekends, nights or holidays!

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Why Optum?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy excellent pay and benefits starting within 30 days, including generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews and tuition reimbursement
• Career Progression: We provide ample opportunities for continued career growth and development
• Supportive Environment: Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best
• Dynamic Organization: Join a healthcare organization that values Caring, Connecting, and Growing together

Your Role:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a crucial role in providing nursing care to patients and their families. You will coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery and actively involve patients in their care planning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide nursing care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices
• Team Coordination: Work with other care team members to ensure maximal coordination of efforts and active patient participation in planning and care
• Clinical Assistance: Assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures and participate in patient teaching
• Leadership: Provide direction to clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel

Join Us and Make a Difference:

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. At Optum, we believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Together, we have the power to make healthcare better for everyone.

Apply Today and Discover How Rewarding Medicine Can Be!

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 or compact license

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    

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour 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.

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.     

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.       

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