The Everett Clinic, part of Optum, is now offering qualified candidates an opportunity to join our team as a Registered Nurse in the OB/GYN department working 4 days per week and 9 hours per day for a total of 36 hours weekly. Our company values innovative problem solvers promote personal and professional growth and provides a supportive working environment that affords all of its employees a healthy work/life balance.

*We are offering a $7500 Sign on Bonus for this position.* (External candidates only)

Schedule: 7:45am to 5:45pm with 2 days working in Everett and 2 days in Mill Creek. Day off during the week will be determined upon hire.

The RN functions as an integral member of the healthcare team and is responsible for:

Under general supervision, coordinates direct and indirect patient care activities, providing necessary support to the physician and other department staff within established guidelines. Provides quality patient care by assuring a smooth work and patient flow within the department. Acts as liaison between patient/physician and other departments.

The RN is responsible for and not limited to:

CLINICAL/DEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENT:

• Assesses and evaluates patient care needs. Suggests solutions to patient care problems & complaints.
• Identifies & recommends solutions to departmental problems
• Assists in assessing departmental function and productivity & recommends changes as necessary.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching plan.

PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION:

• Care Coordination: (Across the continuum of care).
• Responsible for patient case management. Coordinates nursing and patient care activities within the department and with other clinical departments in order to provide efficient comprehensive & cost-effective patient care.
• This includes working with reception staff to ensure appropriate patient bookings and appointment triage.
• Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in nursing procedures for clinical areas worked including administration of prescribed medications & treatments in accordance with nursing standards and clinic policy. Accepts care assignments according to educational and skill level. Procedures specifically include but are not limited to:
• Telephone triage, advising and consultation with patients
• High tech. nursing procedures in the ambulatory care setting
• Nurse managed care or program coordination.
• Patient/Family education
• Utilizes the principles of teamwork inside and outside of his/her department.

EVALUATION:

• Provides feedback to colleagues & participates in peer review as necessary
• Demonstrates ability to perform self-evaluation, taking responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement programs.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relation to expected patient outcomes/goals.

COMMUNICATION:

• Utilizes effective communication strategies in inter-personal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates effective/informative charting & written communication.
• Documents patient information in the electronic health record (EPIC) following standard work guidelines
• Communicates problems and concerns to department supervisor as necessary.

PROFESSIONALISM/LEADERSHIP:

• Delegates duties according to patient acuity and the ability and competency of the individual staff member.
• Incorporates the philosophy and objectives of The Everett Clinic into patient care by maintaining an awareness of mission, policies, and procedures.
• Promotes positive, constructive approach to problem solving.
• Promotes positive departmental morale.
• Demonstrates accountability/responsibility for own actions and decisions
• Maintains professional affiliations and continuing education.
• Recognizes and performs other duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Acts as a role model for his/her peers and other members of the health care team and serves as a resource to others.

• Education: BS or AA degree in Nursing preferred.

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  Experience: 1-2 years current clinical experience preferred.

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  Certificate/License: Current Washington State licensure required. Current BLS certification required.

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.

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