Sr. RN, Specialties

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As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Position in this function is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing to include patient care. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage patient care process by completing and documenting a comprehensive patient assessment and plan of care for your patients within the time frame and aspect of the established work flow
• Work flow to include the following:
  
  • Cardiology Nurse Triage
  • Cardiology Diagnostics
  • Anticoagulation lab values monitoring
  • Non- Oncology Infusions
• Medication Refill, Prescription Denials Appeals, & overdue orders
• Assesses and triages the needs of patients, and directs to the appropriate care resource
• Starts IV, Administers medications, monitors patient vitals signs
• Establishes collaborative relationships with members of the healthcare team and facilitates the generation of ideas for improvement of patient care and functioning of the unit
• Adheres to regulatory and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance and patient safety
• Participates and attends departmental meetings and professional development activities
• Participates and assumes responsibility for clinical quality documentation and records
• Responsible for completing basic RN competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies
• 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:

• Associate’s degree or higher Nursing diploma
• Valid NM RN License or valid multi-state compact license or eligible for licensure by examination
• Current BLS Certification
• Proven ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality
• Proven management skills; solid organization and problem-solving skills; works well in a team setting; communicates effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 1 years of experience

The hourly range for this role is $34.42 to $67.60 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.

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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.  

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Salary : $34 - $68