O'Fallon, Illinois
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 15-Aug-24
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 141240857
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The Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor is responsible for supporting the nurses providing patient care and ensuring patient health through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to staff, patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Double check Medications pulled in the am by the techs, Check E-kit daily, restock as necessary, Maintains Ativan log BID
- Supports nurses who conduct ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly
- Create appropriate nursing assignment based on patient acuity
- Ensures infusion room treatments are provided as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure clinic is prepared for quarterly audits
- Advise prior authorization team of any patients identified by the pharm techs that have no auth in place and ensure nurses call and reschedule patients who will not have auth in place in time for treatment
- Manage PTO requests and approvals and complete weekly staffing schedule
- Ensure all staff takes a 30 mins lunch break, provide coverage as needed
- Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
- Order or ensure infusion room supplies are ordered bi-weekly
- Provides support in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the staff’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
- Track daily assignment numbers, treatment holds, reschedules, and no shows
- Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
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:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current licensure in good standing in the state of practice, and all other states where license is held
- Evidence of 2+ years of nursing experience in specialty within the past 4 years
- Evidence of BLS and all additional required credentials specific to nurse specialty and as designated by health care organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within 6 months of hire (requirement) OCN certification
- 2+ years of Oncology experience
Skills/Abilities:
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
- Experience hanging chemo, pre-meds and IV treatments
- Expert in Vascular Access, patient assessment, chemo regimens and understanding of safe patient parameters for receipt of treatment
Working Conditions:
- No restrictions on standing, lifting 25#, walking, pushing, pulling in a patient care setting or perform these tasks with reasonable accommodation
Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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.
