Per Diem Registered Nurse RN
UnitedHealth Group•Southborough, MA
•$29 - $52•Onsite
About The Position
Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Pediatrics department in Southborough, Massachusetts. This role is responsible for delivering and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and established nursing practice standards. The nurse provides pre- and post-visit telephone support and patient education, records historical information, lab findings, and preliminary orders in the Electronic Medical Record for physician review, and attends clinical sites as needed to support coordination of team-based care. The role follows a per diem schedule Monday through Friday, rotating between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in 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 and through telephone management.
- Document all aspects of patient care and education, and report pertinent information to physicians.
- Base nursing judgments and care plans on patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
- Identify emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing orders and interventions; respond promptly to patient needs and accommodate cultural and diverse needs.
- 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.
- Attend clinical sites as scheduled to enhance coordination of team-based care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
