Registered Nurse - Pain Management

UnitedHealth Group•Lake Success, NY

14h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pain Management to join their team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best life at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. They coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. This role assists physicians or other providers with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and participates in patient teaching. Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find their team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State (NYS) with current NYS registration and in good standing
Solid IV skills, including IV placement and mediport access

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Current BLS certification
2+ years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting
1+ years of experience as a registered nurse or 2+ years as a licensed practical nurse in a pertinent practice area
Experience mixing and administering Chemotherapy drugs

Responsibilities

Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients/significant others in established area of practice, considering developmental differences among patients
Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health measures related to population served
Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
Utilizes evidence-based approaches with patients/families/caregivers to support self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change
Collaborates with patients/significant others and other members of the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet patients’ immediate and future needs; Actively participates in the care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care
Using population-specific knowledge and clinical expertise, contributes to the continual assessment and effective management of the health needs of assigned patient populations
Performs telephone triage with particular emphasis on assessment, problem/priority identification, and decision-making
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical ability in medication/treatment administration; administers prescribed medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage, route, site, and possible side effects
Provides accurate, up-to-date clinical information to patients consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted practice standards, policies, and protocols
Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area
Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and nurse colleagues when necessary
This is an infusion nurse position and the role requires handling of hazardous drugs