RN Senior Advantage Clinic | Marysville, Washington

RN Urgent Care Clinic$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesOptum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking an RN Urgent Care Clinic to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Compassion. It's the starting point for health care providers like you and it's what drives us every day as we put our exceptional skills together with a real feeling of caring for others. This is a place where your impact goes beyond providing care one patient at a time. Because here, every day, you're also providing leadership and contributing in ways that can affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path?Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.Under general responsibility, responsible for the nursing management of complex senior advantage patients being managed in an outpatient setting. Provides direct patient care, consults with physicians and other nurses, sets clinical standards, and is involved with education activities. Acts as liaison between patient/physician and other departments to optimize patient quality outcomes. This role has emphasis on facilitating care coordination for patients at our senior advantage clinic by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.Primary Responsibilities:Assess and evaluate patient care needs, planning, implementing, and using critical thinking to care for acute care patient with complex conditions in the urgent care settingEnsuring interventions in the patient's care plan are implemented efficiently with a patient-centered approach, sound clinical decision making and critical thinking skillsAssesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching planSharing expertise with the multidisciplinary teamClinical/Departmental Assessment:Evaluates patient care needs. Suggests solutions to patient care problems & complaintsIdentifies & recommends solutions to departmental problemsAssists in assessing departmental function and productivity & recommends changes as necessaryAssesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching planAssessment and management of venous access devices including complicationsPerforms a nursing assessment prior to each procedure performed during visitFollows procedures related to the verification of orders and products when administering biologics or other productsPlanning & Implementation:Care Coordination: (Across the continuum of care). Responsible for patient case management. Coordinate's nursing and patient care activities within the department and with other clinical departments to provide efficient comprehensive & cost-effective patient care. This includes working with reception and scheduling staff to ensure appropriate patient bookings and appointment triageDemonstrates 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. Procedures specifically include but are not limited to:Telephone triage/consultation with patientsHigh tech. nursing procedures in the ambulatory care settingNurse managed care or program coordinationPatient/Family educationKnowledge of all medications and potential side effects given during patient appointmentUtilizes the principles of teamwork inside and outside of his/her departmentOrient patient and family to all procedures or medication administered during appointmentProvide psychosocial support to patient and family and refers to other resources within TEC which may include consultation from behavioral health, social services, dietitians, financial counselors, or pastoral care when patient's situation indicatesEvaluation:Demonstrates ability to perform self-evaluation, taking responsibility for own professional growth and developmentParticipates in departmental quality improvement programsEvaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relation to expected patient outcomes/goalsCommunication:Utilizes effective communication strategies in inter-personal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providersDemonstrates effective/informative charting & written communicationCommunicates problems and concerns to department supervisor as necessaryProfessionalism/Leadership:Delegates duties according to patient acuity and the ability of the individual staff memberAccepts care assignments according to educational and skill levelDemonstrates accountability/responsibility for own actions and decisionsMaintains professional affiliations and continuing educationOther Duties:Assists in orientation and education of other clinic staffServes as a clinical resourceAttends required meetings & participates in clinic committeesDemonstrates ability to function effectively in emergency situationsAssists in the development, revision, and/or updating of clinic policy and departmental procedure/standards of care or practicePerforms additional duties as assignedThe Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we're able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.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:Graduation from an accredited school of nursingActive Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of HealthBasic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)2+ years of experience working in ambulatory care outpatient or 1+ years of acute care in hospital settingPreferred Qualifications:Port care, wound care experienceExperience in working with geriatric populations, chronic conditionsCase management experience, care coordinationSpecialty field experience such as acute care, oncology, or geriatricsAll employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.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 $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has