RN Supervisor Optum Tri State

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Tenafly
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

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Positions in this function provides care in the ambulatory setting directed toward meeting both the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility is indicative of a compatible and supportive team player. Communication on behalf of the patient reflects the mission, ethics and goals of the Facility, as well as the focus statement of the department. Is responsible for assuring patient safety and security through surveillance, adherence to policy and procedure and active participation in environmental and procedural improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
  • Coordinates and supervises patient care
  • Provides care to the patient, in compliance with policy rules and regulations, as indicated by individual patient needs
  • Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of disease, procedure, and care required and good judgement
  • Performance reflects knowledge in all areas of care specific to ambulatory procedures
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
  • Organizes and manages nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients needs and the needs of the facility and staff. Flexibility is maintained
  • Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team-player
  • Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition
  • Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patients, performs reassessment as needed postoperatively for all patients' specific to their age group
  • Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate from pre-op to discharge
  • Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurance consistently
  • Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in timely manner
  • Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias
  • Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, supervisor, directors and co-workers and physicians
  • Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
    • Consults with other departments as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs
    • Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in the procedure rooms, as needed
    • Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
    • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity, practices good guest relations
    • Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and other departments for the benefit of the patient
    • Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within the staff
    • Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family
    • Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments
    • Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with the feeling of safety and security
    • Demonstrates Commitment to Patient Safety:
      • Complies with all Optum policies related to patient safety and infection control in meeting job requirements
      • Participates in the identification of unsafe conditions or procedures through surveillance and reporting to appropriate superiors
      • Responds appropriately to the concerns of others regarding safety
      • Seeks to involve the patient as an active participant in his or her care and encourages questions by the patient and family
      • Professional Requirements:
        • Adheres to dress code
        • Completes annual educational requirements
        • Maintains regulatory requirements, Facility procedures and standards
        • Reports to work on time as scheduled. Completes work within designated time
        • Wears identification badge while on duty and uses time system correctly
        • Participates in in-service on an ongoing basis. Keeps up to date with new equipment orientation and training
        • Actively participates in department's PI activities
        • Ensures confidentiality of patient's records
        • Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the Facility
          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:
          • Current State of New York Registered Nurse Licensure
          • Current ACLS, BLS and PALS certification
          • 2+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
          • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
            Preferred Qualification:
            • Baccalaureate degree (BSN)
            • Additional language
              HIPPA Requirement:
              • Comply with all ProHealth policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
                To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
                
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                OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.
                
                New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $27.07 to $53.08. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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 . click apply for full job details

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