Clinic Nurse - LPN or RN - Optum Ridge
About The Position
Optum FL is seeking a Clinic Nurse to join our team in New Port Richey, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under the direction of the Provider, the Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with Company protocols, established standards of nursing practice, and the FL Nurse Practice Act. Promptly screens patients with signs or symptoms of illness. Works with the clinical team for appropriate treatment, plan of care and disposition. Ensures patient monitoring and follow up. The Clinic Nurse reports to the Center Administrator.
Requirements
- High school graduate, GED or equivalent
- State Licensed LPN or RN
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Certificate in Practical Nursing
- Valid Florida LPN license
- IV certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Science
- Valid Florida RN license
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, Acute Care
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
- Experience in MS Office
Responsibilities
- Contributes to and supports the corporation's quality initiatives by planning, communicating and encouraging team and individual. Maintains a solid focus on quality and continuous improvement within job scope
- Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting the Provider in the monitoring of members’ health care needs. Assists the Care Manager and Provider in the follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits
- Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician to develop care plans that meet patients’ needs and result in appropriate quality care
- Provides condition specific patient education and anticipatory guidance, as well as care coordination, under the guidance of the Provider
- Provides health teaching
- Provides direct nursing care, comfort measures, emotional support to patients
- Performs selected IV therapy and administers prescribed treatment per Provider order
- Maintains clinical documentation within the medical records assuring compliance within all guidelines. Documents all interventions, responses, and outcomes
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
