RN- Orthopedics - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

Texas Health Institute; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in an assigned clinical area under supervision, applying knowledge to ensure safety and comfort for patients and families.

This role offers opportunities for growth within Optum and requires a Texas RN license, BLS certification, and 6+ months of clinical experience; EPIC experience is preferred. Competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved professional registered nursing program.
• Current and valid Texas RN license.
• Current BLS through American Heart Association.
• 6+ months in a clinical area; 1+ years KSC experience may be considered with approval.
• Able to use equipment and related supplies for patient care including CPR, oxygen, IV therapy.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area and lead on the unit under supervision.
• Apply clinical nursing knowledge to ensure patient safety and comfort per standards.
• Use critical thinking to identify priorities and coordinate timely care.
• Collaborate with families and interprofessional team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Clinical nursing

Education

Texas RN license

BLS certification

RN degree/education

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The registered nurse provides nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area and leadership on the unit, under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor, or RN Coordinator. The RN applies clinical nursing knowledge and utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. The RN utilizes critical thinking to identify priorities and make judgments concerning basic and comprehensive needs of multiple patients in order facilitate appropriate and timely care.

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 from an approved professional registered nursing program
• Current and valid Texas RN license
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• 6+ months in a clinical area. 1+ years of KSC experience may be considered in lieu of 6 months RN experience with approval from Sr Dir Nursing Services
• Able to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population for the assigned clinical area. Including CPR, oxygen administration, and intravenous therapy.
• Computer experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Specialty nursing certification in ambulatory care or one appropriate to the specialty area assigned
• ACLS and/or PALS
• 2+ years of ambulatory care
• Windows bases computer skills
• EPIC experience

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 $28.94 to $51.63 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.