Clinic Nurse WellMed New Tampa

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

3d•$29 - $52

About The Position

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind 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

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Science
Valid Florida RN license
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, Acute Care
Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
Experience in MS Office
Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language fluently

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