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UnitedHealth Group Associate RN Oncology New Grads Welcomed Las Vegas, Nevada

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

New Grads with a NV RN License Welcome to Apply

Optum NV is seeking a RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

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 your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

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

  • Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certification must be obtained within 9 months of employment

  • Demonstrated effectiveness with nursing processes

  • Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client / patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

  • OCN certification

  • 1+ years of oncology experience

  • Experience charting in EMR

  • Proficient computer skills i.e. Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience with computer based medical records recommended

  • Personal fortitude and compassion to deal with patients suffering from a profound illness

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

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, 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.

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