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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for director optum nursing in the United States is $108,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Optum Nursing vs Nurse Manager?

AspectDirector Optum NursingNurse Manager
CredentialsRN license, leadership experience, possibly advanced degreesRN license, leadership or management experience often required
Work EnvironmentCorporate healthcare settings, large health plans, or insurance companiesHospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryOptum/UnitedHealth Group, healthcare industryHospitals, clinics, healthcare providers
Primary FocusStrategic leadership, policy development, program oversightStaff supervision, patient care coordination, daily operations

The main difference between Director Optum Nursing and Nurse Manager lies in their scope and environment. The Director focuses on strategic leadership within Optum's healthcare and insurance settings, while the Nurse Manager handles daily clinical operations in healthcare facilities. Both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Director Optum Nursing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,675 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Optum - Los Alamitos

UnitedHealth Group

Los Alamitos, CA • On-site

$109K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

184th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Optum is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team in Laguna Hills, CA. The clinicians we seek are those who practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient's needs.
If you're looking to join a community that is making a difference in healthcare, Optum is the place for you. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing high quality care locally.
Position Details:
  • Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
  • Patient volume is 18-20 on average
  • See patients of all ages, newborns to geriatric age
  • M-F, 8am-5pm

Benefits:
  • Robust Benefits Package and Bonuses
  • Partnership Program
  • CME Reimbursement and Related Time Off
  • Paid License Renewals
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Advanced EMR system in place
  • Employee Wellness Program

Required Qualifications:
  • New Grads are welcome to apply
  • Unrestricted CA License
  • CA DEA certificate required prior to start date
  • Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant school
  • EMR Proficiency

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Optum 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.
Optum is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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