Registered Nurse, Oncology - Crystal Run Healthcare
Company: Optum
Location: Rock Hill
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
We offer excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days that
include generous PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, along
with opportunities for continued career progression! -
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Registered
Nurse to join our team in Middletown, NY. 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.
The -Registered Nurse for Onocology -provides professional nursing
care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact, following
established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other
members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal
coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in
planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with
clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and
participates in patient teaching.
Provides Direction To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical
assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed
personnel.
Primary Responsibilities:
Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of
patients/significant others in established area of practice,
considering developmental differences among patients
Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and
treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and
medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health
measures related to population served
Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on
addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time
of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
Utilizes evidence-based approaches with
patients/families/caregivers to support self-management,
self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change
Collaborates with patients/significant others and other members of
the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet
patients' immediate and future needs; Actively participates in the
care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are
incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care
Using population-specific knowledge and clinical expertise,
contributes to the continual assessment and effective management of
the health needs of assigned patient populations
Performs telephone triage with particular emphasis on assessment,
problem/priority identification, and decision-making
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical ability in
medication/treatment administration; administers prescribed
medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage, route,
site, and possible side effects
Provides accurate, up-to-date clinical information to patients
consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted
practice standards, policies, and protocols
Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG,
phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests,
etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area
Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and
nurse colleagues when necessary
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside
Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional
alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum
- from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond
across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient
Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused
medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working
in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within
care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and
driving change through collaboration and innovation. 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 in.Required
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State (NYS) with
current NYS registration and in good standing
Preferred Qualifications: - -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Current BLS certification
2+ years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a
hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting
1+ years of experience as a registered nurse or 2+ years as a
licensed practical nurse in a pertinent practice area -
The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based
on full-time employment. 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. -
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. -
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