What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator Oncology Optum NV position at UnitedHealth Group?
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OptumCare Cancer Care of Nevada is committed to offering patients compassion, innovation, and high-quality care. The group is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
The Oncology RN will work with the Clinical Operations, Nursing staff and Physicians to ensure clinic goals are met through determination of work load priorities to meet the clinic’s administrative, operational and support requirements. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients
- Administer Chemotherapy or other methods of symptom treatment per the Physician’s orders and monitor Patient’s progress
- Create a supportive environment, educating cancer patients about treatment procedures and particularities of the disease
- Work with patients who have been diagnosed with life - threatening conditions to provide a stable environment to help patients and their families with work through the treatment process and to cope with potentially fatal outcomes
- Ensure strict compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies, procedures and processes
- Ensure patient care is delivered appropriately and consistent with OptumCare’s best - practices and industry standard measures
- Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested
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
Required Qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
- 2 years of experience in a hospital setting, acute care, or direct care experience with the adult population
- Demonstrated effectiveness with nursing processes
- Possesses personal fortitude and compassion to deal with patients suffering from a profound illness
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client / patient sites within a designated area
Preferred Qualifications:
- OCN certification
- Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certification
- 1 year of oncology experience
- Experience charting in EMR
- Proficient computer skills i.e. Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience with computer based medical records
Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. 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.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Salary : $28 - $55
