Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative Care - Kelsey Seybold Clinic : Meyerland

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic , part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities :

The registered nurse is responsible for applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills to promote the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards

The RN serves as a single point of contact for patients, their families, caregivers, and referring physicians to assist in accessing clinical and supportive services across the care continuum

This RN provides guidance to patients and families to improve their understanding and promote their participation with Palliative Care

This position will facilitate patient appointments, including diagnostics, specialty services, and consults, as well as offer educational and emotional support

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 from an approved professional registered nursing program

Current and valid Texas RN license

Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association

1+ years of clinical experience

Experience with EMRs

Basic computer skills

Clear communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population and for CPR, and oxygen administration

Driver's license and access to reliable transportation and current insurance coverage as position may require sporadic travel throughout the greater Houston area, per the physician direction for home visits

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in nursing

ACLS and / or PALS

Specialty nursing certification in Palliative Care or one appropriate to the specialty area assigned

Ambulatory Care, Hospital, Hospice or Palliative Care experience

EPIC experience

Windows bases computer skills

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 $28.27 to $50.48 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.

OptumCare 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.

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