RN I/II - Infusion - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: North Houston Campus

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Houston, TX

53d•$28 - $50

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of RN Infusion at varying levels (I, II). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels. Primary Responsibilities: RN Infusion I/II: The Infusion Registered Nurse is responsible for applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills to promote the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards This position will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to infusion patients through education, nursing assessment, and administration of medications such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other IV therapies The Infusion Registered Nurse assesses for physiological and psychosocial needs, implements nursing interventions, and communicates patient concerns to the healthcare team RN Infusion II: Includes all duties of RN Infusion I You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved RN program
Valid and current Texas RN licensed
Completion of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 3 months of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
6+ months of RN experience or 1+ years of KSC experience in lieu of 6 months with approval from Kelsey Seybold Director of Nursing, Cancer Services
Experience with EMRs
Computer proficiency
Proficiency in IV insertion
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

5+ years of clinical RN experience
2+ years of infusion, oncology, or related experience in a center, clinic, or hospital setting with 1 year of waived testing and specimen processing experience in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills to promote the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards
collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to infusion patients through education, nursing assessment, and administration of medications such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other IV therapies
assesses for physiological and psychosocial needs, implements nursing interventions, and communicates patient concerns to the healthcare team