Part Time Infusion RN - Optum

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Home Infusion RN provides clinical care and education to patients receiving infusion therapies in home, alternate care settings, and ambulatory infusion suites.

Location: Weslaco, TX and surrounding areas

Reports To: Director of Nursing or Nursing Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess patients and provide infusion nursing care
• Establish and maintain vascular access devices
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy and self-care
• Collaborate with pharmacists, physicians, and care teams

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:

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• 1+ years of RN experience in a clinical care setting supporting infusion therapy
• Experience with starting peripheral IVs (PIVs) and accessing ports
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Reliable transportation for travel to patient sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards
• Infusion therapy experience, preferably home infusion
• Knowledge of INS standards of practice
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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 $29 - $52 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.

 

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Details
Job: Health Care Delivery (Clin Care)
Primary Location: US-TX-Weslaco
Organization: OptumRx Infusion Nursing
Schedule: Part-time
Number of Openings: 1