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OB Home Care Nurse - Per Diem

AT UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group

OB Home Care Nurse - Per Diem

Mishawaka, IN

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.

Optum is seeking talented individuals to join our OB Home Care Team! We deliver services across the entire continuum of maternal-newborn care. Our elite team of OB Nurses is growing, and we want YOU to join this dynamic and exciting group. Enjoy a Per Diem opportunity while providing compassionate care to high-risk moms in-home and telephonically.

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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.

This position is located in the South Bend, IN area. Candidates must be willing and able to drive up to 2 hours one way to see a patient if necessary. Benefits include paid drive time, mileage reimbursement.

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 the plan of care, 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 Indiana
  • 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 or near South Bend, IN
  • Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel up to 2 hours one way to patient sites within a designated area
  • Willing or available 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

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Elkhart, IN, USA; La Porte, IN 46350, USA
Job ID: UHG-2289322
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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