Registered Nurse RN

UnitedHealth Group•Shrewsbury, MA

5d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Internal Medicine department in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The role delivers and manages direct patient care using the nursing process and established nursing practice standards, serving patients from infancy through geriatrics. The nurse provides pre- and post-visit telephone support and patient education; enters historical information, lab findings, and preliminary orders into the Electronic Medical Record for physician review; and makes scheduled visits to clinical sites to support coordination of team-based care. The position is located at 380 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury and is scheduled for 38.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a rotating schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. The hourly pay range is $29.00 to $52.00, based on full-time employment and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Reliant Medical Group is a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group serving Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. It describes its care model as patient-centric and collaborative, with integrated care teams focused on improving the quality, cost, and experience of care. The role offers development opportunities and a benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
At least 1 year of RN or LPN experience.
Phone triage experience.
Experience with EMR systems, including EPIC.

Responsibilities

Provide effective patient care directly or through telephone management.
Document aspects of patient care and patient education consistently, and report pertinent information to the physician.
Base nursing judgments and care plans on patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
Identify emergency situations and initiate appropriate nursing orders and interventions; meet patient needs promptly and address cultural and diverse needs when providing care.
Manage patient care according to standards of care, including age-appropriate standards, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Incorporate organizational, nursing, and department-specific policies, procedures, and protocols into patient care.
Complete organizational and department-specific nursing and clinical education competencies.
Provide pre-visit and post-visit telephone support and patient education.
Enter historical information, lab findings, and preliminary orders into the Electronic Medical Record for physician review at the next clinic visit.
Make scheduled visits to clinical sites to enhance coordination of team-based care.