$2,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pulmonary to join our team in Worcester, MA. 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.

This position provides care to patients while adhering to the standards of nursing practice, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides care to patients ranging with the ages of infants to geriatrics.

Reliant Medical Group is seeking a compassion, enthusiastic and professional Registered Nurse to join their Pulmonary Team in Worcester.  This is a Monday - Friday 38.75 hour a week position.  

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - STAFF NURSE

This position is responsible for the effective delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice.  Provides appropriate care to patients ranging within the ages of infants to geriatrics. Provides pre-visit and post-visit telephonic support and patient education, populating the electronic medical record with historical information, lab findings, and preliminary orders to be reviewed by the physician at the next clinic visit.  Ad-hoc visits to the clinical sites will be scheduled to enhance coordination of team-based care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management Delivers care based on patient’s specific needs. Interview’s patient and/or significant other(s) on admission. Uses observation skills to assess patient, including physical, psychosocial and behavioral status. Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessments Plans for care collaboratively with the patient as well as multidisciplinary healthcare team Involves patient and significant other(s) based on patient needs Implements interventions. Evaluates or revises the plan based on patient needs or outcomes Initiates nursing interventions that assist the patient to maximize health capabilities. Reassess and revise plan of care according to patient or significant other(s) education needs. Utilizes electronic medical record tools to proactively ensure that all primary and secondary prevention services are accomplished in a timely fashion Administers, monitors and evaluates all therapeutic interventions including but not limited to safe medication administration according to standard policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws After completion of a training program, starts intravenous therapy for hydration and administration of medications as required Administers intravenous medications, including limited IV push medications depending on patient population, such as Urgent Care versus Primary Care patients, as required Maintains a latex safe environment for patients Consistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education. Reports pertinent information to physician Ensures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical and psychosocial needs Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets patient needs promptly. Provides for cultural and diverse needs of the patient when providing care Delegate’s patient care responsibilities to other members of the healthcare team, when appropriate Manages care of the patient according to the standards of care, including age-appropriate standards. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely.  Documents and incorporates the information in the station specific equipment manual in providing safe patient care Incorporates organizational, nursing and department-specific policies, procedures and protocols into the delivery of patient care Completes all organizational and department specific nursing/clinical educational competencies Completes and demonstrates knowledge of mandatory programs/information.  Information to be completed includes:  Fire Safety; Disaster Plan/Utility Failure; Hazard Communication Standards (MSDS) sheets, if appropriate; Infection Control/Universal Precautions; Equipment Failures (Safety Medical Device Act); Security; Department’s Office Manual; M.G.L.A. 112 Section 5F (Reports of Violation); M.G.L.A. 111 Section 70E (Patient Bill of Rights); As defined by Department/Specialty e.g.., BLS, Ergonomics, new equipment As a key member of the multi-disciplinary (Patient Centered Medical Home Team) or (medical team) the incumbent in the role plans for care collaboratively with the patient, his/her family or significant others, providers and staff, and any other external providers who treat the patient while ensuring the appropriate HIPPA guidelines are followed: Applies nursing experience to make judgments on care plans that are prioritized based on the assessment of the physical, psychosocial, gender, age and cultural needs of the patient and ensures appropriate standards of care accordingly Triage’s emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions Delegate’s patient care to other members of the healthcare team when appropriate Consistently documents all aspects of patient care and patient education Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.  Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.   Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed Regular, reliable and predicable attendance will be required

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model – integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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

Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Registered Nurse (RN) school/program Registered Nurse (RN) MA. State License Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hire for positions in direct patient care areas

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an outpatient clinic setting Knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc. Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.