Registered Nurse - Hematology / Oncology

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

7d•$28 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse RN to join our team in Worcester, MA. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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. Location: 5 Neponset St, Worcester, MA 01606 Hours: 4 days per week, 32 hours total. No weekends, evenings, or holidays Specialty: Oncology Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model – integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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.

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