Registered Nurse, Hem/Onc - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group•Middletown, NY

2d•$29 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hematology or Oncology to join their team in Middletown, 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 contribute to the vision of making 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. The organization believes in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives 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 for Hematology/Oncology provides professional nursing care to patients through direct and/or telephone contact, adhering to established standards and practices. They coordinate with other care team members to ensure seamless care delivery, maximize coordination of efforts, and promote active patient participation in planning and care. The role involves assisting physicians or other providers with clinical procedures, performing telephone triage as needed, and participating in patient teaching.

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
1+ years of acute care experience

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

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.