Oncology

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

6d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse RN to join their team in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live, aiming to make healthcare better for everyone. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, the RN will be an integral part of this vision, supported by clinical resources, data, and a global organization. The role offers a collaborative environment guided by diversity and inclusion, striving for the Quadruple Aim. Optum empowers employees to live their best life at work and at home, providing opportunities to advance community health and contribute new practice ideas. Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018 and is a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Reliant is recognized nationally for its innovative, sustainable care model, focusing on patient-centric care through integrated care teams rather than volume. They offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties, including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Massachusetts
Completion of Fundamentals of Oncology Course (OCN) within 6 months of start date
BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire
2+ years of RN experience

Nice To Haves

Phone triage experience
Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)
Experience in an oncology setting
Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Proven excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Provides care in the individual and group setting
Works with primary care providers throughout the organization to provide education and monitoring services for all referred patients
Works closely with the staff and providers to identify patients that require education and monitoring services
Manages a caseload of patients independently
Assesses patients for their learning needs, follows them appropriately and documents in the patient electronic medical record
Keeps abreast of new developments in the area of oncology care
Provides staff education for nurses or others at various sites as requested
Collaborates with the practice manager in relation to time utilization and program development
Utilizes the curriculum developed for the care of patients
Provides professional and courteous care to patients
Participates in monthly patient support groups
Provides support, teaching and ongoing management services to oncology patients
Provides self-management education in both group and individual visits
Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance will be required