RN Urology USMD Arlington

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Registered Nurse is a part of the team concept in the clinical setting for the delivery of health care at USMD, which is devoted to the delivery of primary care in an ambulatory setting with the emphasis on disease prevention health maintenance and patient satisfaction. This individual works closely with the clinical staff, front desk personnel and other related departments order to provide optimal healthcare and support to patients and their families.

This position will be based in Arlington with travel to Ft. Worth, Midlothian and Bedford.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA and infection control standards
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards: measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards: making or recommending necessary adjustments: following the standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act and other governing agency requirements
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepare and administer medications, as prescribed by the provider, applying aseptic technique
• Perform other duties as assigned

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:

• Associate's Degree, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Current, unrestricted Texas or Compact State RN License
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in a clinic or office setting
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
• Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies
• Numerical ability
• Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
• Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease
  

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors., WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for 550,000+ older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices in Texas and Florida through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.

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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