Registered Nurse (RN) - Gastroenterology
UnitedHealth Group Inc
Corvallis, OR

RN Gastroenterology

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: * Participates and maintains a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within * Provides nursing care according to the sequential steps of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation * Directs patient flow and prepare patients for exams * Facilitates collection of all necessary information required for patient visits. Accurately records pertinent information in the Electronic Medical Record and ensures necessary patient care documentation is processed in a timely manner * Accurately triages patient phone calls and ensures that callbacks and prescription refills are completed in a timely fashion consistent with provider guidelines, scope of practice, and clinic guidelines. Documents pertinent information accurately * Assists providers with procedures as directed and maintain asepsis. Perform invasive procedures for which the RN has the training and skills * Proactively monitors physician schedules for accuracy * Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance/participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures * Actively participates in the cleaning of shared work areas, keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked * Participates in the orientation and training of new employees 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: * Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing * Current unencumbered State of Oregon license as a Registered Nurse * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire Preferred Qualifications: * 1+ years of experience in an acute care hospital and/or in an individual provider's office or clinic setting * Evidence of working knowledge of the nursing process * Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care * Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients * Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work 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, 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.