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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.

The Value Analysis Nurse will work with key clinical professionals across NLH, participate in, and partner with other Supply Chain (SC) staff on SC strategic integration efforts; help execute strategic plans around EMHS SC initiatives; ensure compliance with EMHS members, and help facilitate streamlined product/equipment review, trials, and transition to new products/equipment across EMHS. Supports strategic planning for overall supply chain operations and alignment with system level strategic plan.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• The VA Nurse will be responsible for standardization of Value Analysis process across NLH and ensuring there is effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams

• Research clinical evidence for requested products

• Appropriate engagement of subject matter experts for new technologies for value assessment and appropriate clinical utilization

• Oversight of new product trials

• Ensuring incorporation of clinical data for evidence-based value assessment of new products

• Direct communication with physicians as needed. Identifying opportunities for standardization of existing products

• The VA nurse will also partner with clinical improvement teams to drive device/product utilization standardization within a service line

• Aggregation of physician specific cost, quality, and outcomes data to engage physicians in efforts to reduce unnecessary variations in utilization

• Education of stakeholders at all levels to reach consensus on need to reduce variations to drive toward improved patient outcomes

• Work with contracting team to optimize clinical value on contracts with suppliers

• Co-chair Value Analysis Teams with Physician Lead and coordinate subcommittee or Ad-hoc meeting activities as appropriate

• Works with Team Lead to prepare literature and data for presentations

• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data per business need

• Other duties as assigned

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:

• Registered Nurse license

• BLS

• 2+ years of hospital nursing experience in a surgical or procedural setting

• Proficient computer skills in the following: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving/analytical skills

• Proven organized, flexible and able to work independently

• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel 10-25% in the state of Maine as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in nursing (BSN)

• 3+ years of experience in value analysis

• Supervisory experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. 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.

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.

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.