Registered Nurse - Per Diem

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

This is a Per Diem position working Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 6 hours a day. During flu season - October - January.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Identify relevant internal policies and regulatory guidelines 
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines 
• Attend Flu preparation meetings with EOHS and all MPPS for instructions for the upcoming 2025/26 Flu season
• Work in Flu/Covid system – Solutions for Enterprise Safety & Health (SESH), under Immunizations for Validation Review monitoring EE uploads of flu documentation. Review and approve valid Flu and Covid documentation.  Those not approved, supply reason so employees can correct and re-post to the Cority site for approval
• Track all flu documentation, exemptions, declines for all MPPs, using Teams/Flu/Exemptions Tracking sheet
• For those EEs declining the flu vaccine, send out forms via email – Flu Program FAQ, Religious Exemption Form and/or Medical Exemption Form
• Send exemption emails with the above exemption forms to those employees who have declined
• NLH-send only medical exemption as religious exemptions not accepted
• All other MPPs send both medical/religious and FAQ Flu
• Ensure Medical exemptions forms have provider checking box stating employee is a patient and has contraindication to the flu vaccine and provider signature and date
• Monitor exemption list for completion.  Sending out email reminders for those non-compliant.  Maintaining a non-compliant list and reaching out to PBPs to aid in compliance with those MPPs who have progressive discipline in place
• Run weekly Power BI reports for updated list of complaints and non-compliant employees.  Sending out email reminders
• Find answers to basic questions and determine what other information could provide a more complete understanding of the situation 
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines (e.g., medical necessity guidelines, practice standards, industry standards, best practices, and contractual requirements) to make clinical decisions, improve clinical outcomes and achieve business results

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 Diploma/GED
• Active RN License
• 1+ years of experience identifying information and records that are needed based on the situation and request or find information
• 1+ years of experience with immunizations and required testing for hospital employees
• Intermediate level of knowledge of applicable occupational health regulatory requirements (local, state, OSHA, HIPPA, CDC, JCAHO, CMS, etc.)
• Intermediate level of knowledge of nursing functions within the occupational health space
• Intermediate level of understanding of business implications of clinical decisions 
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

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.

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