Registered Nurse

UnitedHealth Group • Greenfield, IN

6d • $29 - $52

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients and significant others through direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. The nurse coordinates with other care-team members to support seamless care delivery, coordinated efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. The role also assists physicians or other providers with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and participates in patient teaching. The position provides direction to Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Indiana, with current Indiana registration in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
• Current BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients and significant others, accounting for developmental differences.
• Apply knowledge of common diseases, treatments, diagnostic and laboratory testing, medical and nursing interventions, and preventive health measures relevant to the population served.
• Address individual and family needs proactively and communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
• Use evidence-based approaches to support patient and caregiver self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change.
• Collaborate with patients and the healthcare team to establish care goals and priorities and incorporate patient needs and preferences into comprehensive care plans.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and management of the health needs of assigned patient populations.
• Perform telephone triage, including assessment, identification of problems and priorities, and decision-making.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments correctly, with knowledge of dosage, route, site, and possible side effects.
• Provide patients with accurate, current clinical information within the professional nursing scope of practice and applicable standards, policies, and protocols.
• Perform authorized technical procedures as required, such as EKGs, phlebotomy, starting and monitoring IVs, and selected laboratory tests.
• Seek guidance or validation from a physician, other provider, or nurse colleagues when necessary.
• Assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures and participate in patient teaching.
• Coordinate care with other members of the care team.
• Provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed