Per Diem RN, Pre-OP / PACU - Las Vegas, NV

Optum NV is seeking a Registered Nurse Per Diem to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. 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.

**This position is for the Charleston Surgery Center Location**

The Pre-OP / PACU RN supports the vision of the positive patient experience (PPE) by working cooperatively with the Pre-Op / PACU / OR teams to achieve positive patient outcomes. Supports standards of care in association with compliance to all state and federal regulations, standards of practice and SMA policies and procedures. These positions will also allow for varied scheduling of surgeries to accommodate requests for late blocks and possible weekend blocks for surgeries.

Per Diem Requirement: 2 days per week, Thursday and Friday shifts 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement patient care using nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documentation
• Documentation of initial assessment, nursing intervention and patient and facility education and response
• Safe control of all pharmacy and medical supplies. Assists in maintaining clean patient care environment
• Professional courteous rapport with patient's families, coworkers, and surgeons. Liaison between patient, family, surgeon, and staff to coordinate care and services
• Conduct pre- and post- operative teaching to patient and family members
• Participate in facility compliance activities and programs
• Work cooperatively with other members of the team to maintain records and reach facility goals
  
   

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:

• Current, unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
• BLS / ACLS
• PALS (or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire)
• 1+ years of critical care experience in ICU / IMC / ER / PACU / Urgent Care
• Willing to work both Pre-op and Recovery
  
  
  
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pre-op and or PACU / Recovery experience
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
   

*All 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 $28.94 to $51.63 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.