Registered Nurse Field Clinician: Harris/Montgomery Counties, TX

Company: Optum
Location: Baytown
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Field Clinician: Harris/Montgomery Counties, TX at Optum summary: The Registered Nurse Field Clinician provides on-site nursing care in Harris and Montgomery Counties, TX, primarily visiting patients in nursing homes. Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary care teams, the clinician supports care coordination, transitions, medication reconciliation, and patient assessments. This role offers a structured Monday-Friday schedule without nights, weekends, or call duties, emphasizing quality patient care under a value-based care model. Value Based Care, $2,500 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals, Monday-Friday NO weekends NO holidays NO call requirements Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position Highlights: You will be part of the primary care team collaborating with all interdisciplinary team members and will support multiple providers. The RN is a flexible team member who works alongside nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). This is a field-based position, visiting members primarily in nursing homes. Standard Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM Time; no nights, weekends, or holidays. Location: Harris and Montgomery Counties, TX Primary Responsibilities: • Collaborating with all members of the interdisciplinary care team around changes in condition and/or care coordination • Triage member needs to the appropriate care team member and level of care • Assist with transitions in care: outpatient and inpatient • Assist in assuring complete and accurate documentation, medication reconciliation, nursing rounds, and risk assessments What Makes an Optum Career different? • Nurses are supported to practice at the peak of their license • We believe that better care for nurses equates to better care for patients • We influence change nationally while maintaining the culture and community of local care organizations • We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here Compensation & Benefits Highlights: • Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with bonus opportunities • Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company • Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock) • Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CE & equipment allowances • Robust nursing learning and development programs 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: • Associate degree or higher in Nursing (RN) - BSN preferred • Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state(s) or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire • Certified in Basic Life Support • Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel up to 100% to visit clients and / or patient sites within a designated area If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years. 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. Keywords: Registered Nurse, Field Clinician, Nursing Home Care, Care Coordination, Value Based Care, Patient Assessment, Medication Reconciliation, Interdisciplinary Team, Home Health Care, Health Care Services

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