RN Infusion Nurse Akron OH

UnitedHealth Group•Hudson, OH

8h•$29 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Unity Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a RN Infusion Nurse to join our team in Akron and Hudson, OH. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in the State of Ohio
ACLS
6+ months of infusion experience
Demonstrated ability to multi-task between doing infusions and administrative work of prior authorizations and financial assistance
Proven competent with peripheral IV’s and Central Line access

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of doing prior authorizations for infusion medications
Experience with mixing medications

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in the day-to-day clinical care of patients
Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates patient care utilizing evidence and nursing theory in practice through the organization’s care delivery model. Coordinates patient quality of care on behalf of provider.
Communicates clearly with patients, families, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team to achieve healthcare goals. Acts as a patient advocate in regard to patient quality of care. Teaches patient/family at their level of understanding and documents response.
Provides and documents procedures, medications, treatments and intravenous therapy. Reviews patients’ screening tests and proactively provide the providers results.
Interprets clinical data/patient responses and collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provides prompt accurate shift/handoff reports and shares pertinent patient care information throughout shift, as applicable.