Registered Nurse Lead- Primary Care- Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group•Auburn, MA

9h•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Each Leader will be responsible for demonstrating core competencies by a solid willingness to work with others throughout the organization and be a role model for teamwork and cooperation that results in the highest quality of care and concern for our patients and employees. A core belief at organization, and one that must be demonstrated by all employees, is that each patient and employee is treated with respect and that decisions affecting either are made with integrity and professionalism and promote a high degree of trust. These characteristics, along with personal initiative and a solid focus on results, are critical to continued success in this role. Overseeing assigned employees and activities for the efficient administration of nursing activities. Coordinates daily clinical operation needs in assigned areas. Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice, department-specific policies, procedures, and protocols.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Massachusetts
BLS/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting with telephone triage
Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
Proven excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Providing leadership to the team and monitoring to ensure daily work, including but not limited to inbasket work, telephone triage, direct patient care, and floor work, is being done in a timely manner
Completes daily staffing and provider assignments. Assessing staffing needs and adjusting coverage as needed throughout the day
Acting as an additional resource during the work day by conducting daily rounds to answer any questions or concerns and reinforce Reliant policy, procedures, and workflows
Lead will inform Nursing Supervisor of needed staff re-education
Initiate daily nursing communication via jabber to help facilitate open communication in the department
Monitor in basket work to ensure appropriate patient response times
Assist Nursing Supervisor with Practice, Health, and Safety (PHS) audits of your designated pods
Monitor logs weekly, ensuring they have been checked at required frequency and excursions and/or errors have been appropriately documented and resolved. Logs include, but are not limited to, medication refrigerator and freezer, chain of custody, accession, etc.
Provide feedback to Nursing Supervisor for staff reviews
Assist with all medical emergencies within the building. Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets patient needs promptly
Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management
Administers, monitors, and evaluates all therapeutic interventions, including but not limited to safe medication administration according to Standard Policies and Procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to immunizations and department-specific medications
Administers intravenous medications, including limited IV push medications depending on patient population, e.g., Urgent Care versus Primary Care patients, as required
Consistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education. Reports pertinent information to physician
Ensures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and diverse needs
Delegates patient care responsibilities to other members of the healthcare team, when appropriate
Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely. Monitors and reports any needed repairs and/or maintenance of clinical equipment
Completes all organizational and department-specific nursing/clinical and educational competencies
Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required