Senior RN Clinic

UnitedHealth Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Optum NM in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic to join our team, with travel to Los Lunas. The role focuses on professional nursing practice, patient care, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

This position may include leadership responsibilities, ensuring compliance and patient safety, and contributing to department initiatives that improve care delivery. Travel to multiple clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing.
• Valid NM RN License or eligible for licensure by examination.
• Current BLS Certification.
• 2+ years of nursing experience.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manages the patient care process with comprehensive assessments and care plans.
• Leads staff as needed, delegates tasks, and supports clinic staff.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to improve patient care and safety.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations and participates in meetings and training.
• Travel to multiple clinics (Albuquerque and Los Lunas).
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Optum NM is seeking a Sr. RN Clinic to join our team in Albuquerque, NM, with travel to Los Lunas. 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.

Position in this function is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing to include patient care. May serve in a leadership role and is accountable for professional practice. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the patient care process by ensuring that a comprehensive patient assessment and plan of care is completed and documented on all patients within the time frame of the established policy
• May manage staff members, assess the needs of patients, delegates tasks, and supports staff with duties when needed
• Establishes collaborative relationships with members of the healthcare team and facilitates the generation of ideas for improvement of patient care and supporting clinic staff
• Adheres to regulatory and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance and patient safety
• Participates and attends departmental meetings and professional development activities
• Demonstrates quality improvement, facilitating the generation of ideas for improvement of patient care and functioning of the unit
• Completing basic RN competencies including triage (in-person and phone), nurse book, and I &R testing. in addition to departmental specific competencies
• Travel to multiple primary care clinics (1821 Carlisle Blvd NE and 9501 Paseo del Norte NE)
• Other duties as assigned

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:

• Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing
• Valid NM RN License or valid multi-state compact license or eligible for licensure by examination
• Valid NM Driver's License, access to reliable transportation and insurance
• Current BLS Certification
• 2+ years of experience
• Proven ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality
• Proven solid management skills; organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a team setting
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Geriatric and Primary Care 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 $35.00 to $63.00 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.