Registered Nurse - Per Diem - ReadyMed

Optum; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group seeks a ReadyMED Nurse to provide direct patient care across ages from infants to geriatrics in a per diem schedule in Hudson, MA with travel to regional sites. You will document care, support telephonic pre/post-visit interactions, and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

This role requires Massachusetts RN license, BLS, and reliable transportation with travel up to 25%. ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• ReadyMED Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific and evidence-based nursing principles.
• Collects current symptoms and detailed patient history; coordinates with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Performs triage, considering physical and psychosocial elements.
• Conducts testing/diagnostics per department protocol to obtain necessary information prior to Provider evaluation.
• Initiates corrective action when monitoring equipment indicates adverse symptoms.

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

• Location: Hudson, MA- Travel Required throughout region for coverage.
• Department: Same Day Services / Urgent Care

Schedule: Per diem, flexible schedule including some holidays- 24 hour per month minimum commitment

Positions in this function 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 also be scheduled to enhance coordination of team-based care.

This role requires 25% travel to other sites as needed (Worcester, Leominster, Hudson, and Auburn). Travel includes mileage reimbursement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• ReadyMED Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific and evidence-based nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of a ReadyMED Nurse includes (but is not limited to):
• Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
• Conducts testing/diagnostics according to department protocol specific to chief complaint and patient condition to proactively obtain necessary information prior to Provider evaluation
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology

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:

• Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Massachusetts
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation; ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description, may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Requirement:

• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

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 $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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