Careers | Career Areas

Build a balanced and rewarding nursing career

Explore nursing opportunities with us and join a team of nurses bringing compassion and skill to the clinical setting every day. At Optum, you’ll have the tools and resources to find balance, maintain wellness and build a rewarding career and life. Here are just a few ways we support you as a nurse:

Manuzon
"Since day one, Optum has provided so many opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The courses I’ve taken have helped enhance my knowledge, improve my communication skills and boost my confidence."

- Laura M., senior preservice review nurse

A culture of growth expands your career as a nurse

At Optum, we want to do all we can to help our nurses reach their professional goals, including providing opportunities for education and career development. In a collaborative work environment that encourages growth, we offer skill development, tuition reimbursement, internal growth opportunities and career mapping.

Norielle
"Optum has paved the way for my professional development and career growth by encouraging me to explore my full potential in this field. Trainings and upskilling programs have helped me hone my expertise."

- Norielle S., MCR UMR Retro subject matter expert

Cherry Mae
"With flexible scheduling, wellness programs, adequate staffing, paid time off and open communication with my managers, I feel like I’m really supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance."

- Cherry C., clinical claim review nurse

A culture of balance helps you thrive in your career

When you're a nurse on our team, we know you're focused on taking care of our members. So, as an organization, we're focused on looking out for you. We offer a suite of benefits, programs and resources to support you across various aspects of your life.

Physical health:

In addition to comprehensive health insurance and supplemental health plans, we offer programs and resources for fitness, healthy eating, quitting tobacco and more.

Financial security:

Our team members benefit from savings, retirement and investing support, reimbursement and discount programs and other ways to achieve financial wellness today and into the future.

Emotional support: 

We offer a variety of education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and get the support you need.

Finding balance:

You have a life outside of work, and we support you in connecting with and giving back to your community. We also offer resources and flexibility that help when you’re at work and when you need to be away.

Gwen Eliya
"In making the transition from bedside nurse to preservice review nurse, it was really helpful to have the support of leaders and various trainings."

- Gwen L., preservice review nurse

A culture that cultivates wellness means more impact as a nurse

To help our nurses thrive, we are intentional about providing ample resources and tools to assist with reducing unnecessary stress. Simplified administration and centralized support help us streamline value-based care, making your work more efficient and effective. You’ll also have powerful options including pursuing continuing education opportunities, accessing wellness programs, or taking part in community engagement efforts.

"Reducing stress as a nurse involves a combination of personal strategies and workplace support. In my experience, our managers and supervisors have provided an amazing support system."

- Cherry C., clinical claim review nurse

A culture of belonging makes your career more meaningful

We foster an inclusive culture where people feel welcomed, valued, heard and respected. When people can bring their authentic selves to work — their experiences, stories, talents and more — it makes our collective impact even stronger and brings our value of belonging to life. This support includes Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that help provide a deeper sense of belonging and community across our organization.

"I’ve really been supported here in adopting new skills and knowledge in my career journey as a nurse."

- Gwen L., preservice review nurse

Discover your opportunity to grow in a nursing career at Optum

As a nurse at Optum, you’ll step into an environment where you can make a difference every day. As you do, we’re confident you’ll discover the resources and support you need to manage stress, maintain your overall well-being and enjoy a rewarding career as part of a full and vibrant life. Explore our nursing opportunities and apply today.

Related Posts