Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, Crystal Run Healthcare Middletown, NY

UnitedHealth Group•Middletown, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Middletown, NY. As a clinician-led care organization, Optum aims to change the way clinicians work and live by providing them with the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization. The Registered Nurse for Psychiatry will provide professional nursing care to patients through direct and/or telephone contact, adhering to established standards and practices. This role involves coordinating with the care team for seamless care delivery, assisting physicians with procedures, performing telephone triage, and participating in patient teaching. The position offers opportunities for career progression and is part of a larger organization focused on improving healthcare for everyone.

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

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

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
Provides Direction To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel.