Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

External applicants are eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus!

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group,

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Position Details : Location :

378 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Department : Pediatrics

Schedule :

Full time, 38.75 hours / weekly, Monday through Friday, hours 8 : 30AM - 5 : 00PM

Responsible for the effective delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice. Provides appropriate care to patients ranging within the ages of infants to geriatrics. Provides pre-visit and post-visit telephonic support and patient education, populating the Electronic Medical Record with historical information, lab findings, and preliminary orders to be reviewed by the physician at the next clinic visit. Ad hoc visits to the clinical sites will also be scheduled to enhance coordination of team-based care.

This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities :

Provides effective patient care directly to patients or through telephone management

Delivers care based on patient's specific needs. Interviews patient and or significant other(s) on admission. Uses observation skills to assess patient, including physical, psychosocial and behavioral status. Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessments

Plans for care collaboratively with the patient as well as multidisciplinary healthcare team. Involves patient and significant other(s) based on patient needs

Implements interventions. Evaluates or revises the plan based on patient needs or outcomes

Initiates nursing interventions that assist the patient to maximize health capabilities. Reassess and revise plan of care according to patient or significant other(s) education needs. Utilizes EMR tools to proactively ensure that all primary and secondary prevention services are accomplished in a timely fashion

Administers, monitors and evaluates all therapeutic interventions including but not limited to safe medication administration according to Standard Policies and Procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to Immunizations, Department specific medications

After completion of a training program, starts intravenous therapy for hydration and administration of medications as required

Administers intravenous medications, including limited IV push medications depending on patient population, e.g. Urgent Care versus Primary Care patients, as required

Consistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education. Reports pertinent information to physician

Ensures nursing judgments and plan are based on physical and psychosocial needs

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed

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 Nursing

Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Massachusetts

Proven knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications :

BLS / CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire

1+ years of RN experience

Phone triage experience

Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)

Pediatric experience

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.

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