OB Home Care Nurse

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.

This position is located in the Norfolk, VA 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, and 401K.

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 on reassessment, change in prescriber orders, the patient’s need for further care or services, and 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 Virginia
• 1+ years of labor and delivery or obstetrical nursing experience (high-risk perinatal/antepartum)
• Ability to utilize Microsoft programs including MS Word, MS Outlook, and the Internet
• Reside in the Norfolk, VA area
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel up to 2 hours one way to patient sites within a designated area
• 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.

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