Optum NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.
Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing to include patient care. May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Manage patient care process by ensuring a comprehensive patient assessment and plan of care is completed and documented on all patients within the time frame of the established policy
Manages Cardiology Patient Portal for providers and front desk
Medication Refill, Prescription Denials Appeals, & overdue orders
Manage staff members relative to clinical and patient care issues, assesses and triages the needs of patients, and directs to the appropriate care resource
Starts IV, Administers medications, monitors patient vitals signs
Establishes collaborative relationships with members of the healthcare team and facilitates the generation of ideas for improvement of patient care and functioning of the unit
Adheres to regulatory and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance and patient safety
Participates and attends departmental meetings and professional development activities
Participates and assumes responsibility for clinical quality facilitates clinic surveys and maintains or assigns records
Responsible for completing basic RN competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies
Other duties as assigned
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.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing
Valid NM RN License or valid multi-state compact license or eligible for licensure by examination
Current BLS Certification
Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality
Management skills; solid organization and problem solving skills; works well in a team setting; communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
1+ years of experience
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
