Part time OB Home Care Nurse - Field - UnitedHealth Group

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** Optum is seeking talented individuals to join our OB Home Care Team! Our elite team of nurses is growing, and we want YOU to join this dynamic and exciting group. We deliver services across the entire continuum of maternal-newborn care to high-risk moms in-home and telephonically. You will focus on one-on-one patient teaching while supporting moms at a very difficult time in their lives. **Because our business is referral-based, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule similar to working per diem. Minimum required availability is two flexible days during the week and one Saturday per month.** The position is located in the Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver or Everett, WA area. Candidates must be willing and able to drive 2 plus hours one way to see a patient if necessary. Benefits include paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, and 401K. If you are located in Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver or Everett, WA area, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Provide skilled nursing care for expectant mothers in the home care environment + Travel to provide in-home patient care and continuous education to patients and family members + Continually assess the mothers' condition to ensure they are safe in the home environment + Modify care plans as appropriate based upon reassessment, change in prescriber orders, the patient's need for further care or services, and the achievement of identified goals + Establish trust and build long term relationships with expectant mothers + Provide clinical support to key physicians / hospitals upon request 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:** + Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of Washington + 1+ years of labor and delivery or obstetrical nursing experience (high-risk perinatal / antepartum) + Proven ability to utilize Microsoft programs including MS Word, MS Outlook, and the Internet + Reside in the Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver or Everett, WA area + Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel 2+ hours one way to patient sites within a designated area + Available to work at least 2 flexible weekdays and 1 Saturday per month **Preferred Qualifications:** + BSN + 3+ years of experience in labor and delivery or obstetrical nursing (high-risk perinatal / antepartum) + Home care experience + IV infusion competency *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy 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. _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._