WHO WE ARE
Optum is a part of the UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company, serving 125 million individual consumers.We are a diverse company with over 189,000 employees worldwide and over 14,000 employees in the PhilippinesWe are a leader in nearly every aspect of today’s health care landscapeWe leverage on having the largest single proprietary network of physicians, hospitals, health facilities, and caregivers in the United States. At Optum, we believe that what makes you special can inspire your life’s best work.Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including you. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.SM
Join us today and unlock a world of rewards and benefits for performance, career growth, work-life balance and the opportunity to pursue your passion.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Active Registered Nurse licenseStrong Clinical Knowledge base with a minimum of 1 year of Critical Care, ED or 5+ years of Med Surge experience in non-university / nursing school settingCurrent clinical experience in a secondary or tertiary hospital (bed capacity of 100 or more) setting assigned in the following areas: (Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care / Telemetry / Adult Medical Surgery Ward)Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft packages, Outlook, Word, and ExcelWHAT WE OFFER
Market Competitive Pay LevelsRetirement PlanMedical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employmentDental, Medical, and Optical ReimbursementsLife and Disability InsurancePaid Time-Off BenefitsSick Leave ConversionTuition Fee ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Annual Performance based Merit IncreasesEmployee RecognitionTraining and Staff DevelopmentEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Volunteerism OpportunityAll Mandatory Statutory BenefitsROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Critical Care Nurse in Optum will ensure defensible and accurate case recommendations for concurrent admission, continued stay, and concurrent denial cases which are then reviewed by a Physician Advisor for completion of the concurrent and/or peer to peer review. They will be working directly with the Physician Advisors utilizing the guidance provided in order to make defensible and accurate case recommendations.Your role is critical in allowing our members, families, facilities and health professionals to have greater confidence in the exceptional care we provide. And for you, an everyday opportunity to do your life’s best work.SM