Registered Nurse - 4 days/week - Hematology/Oncology

Requisition Number: 2350391
$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse RN to join our team in Worcester, MA. 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.
Location: 5 Neponset St, Worcester, MA 01606
Hours: 4 days per week, 30 hours total. No weekends, evenings, or holidays
Specialty: Oncology
Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides care in the individual and group setting
• Works with primary care providers throughout the organization to provide education and monitoring services for all referred patients
• Works closely with the staff and providers to identify patients that require education and monitoring services
• Manages a caseload of patients independently
• Assesses patients for their learning needs, follows them appropriately and documents in the patient electronic medical record
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the area of oncology care
• Provides staff education for nurses or others at various sites as requested
• Collaborates with the practice manager in relation to time utilization and program development
• Utilizes the curriculum developed for the care of patients
• Provides professional and courteous care to patients
• Participates in monthly patient support groups
• Provides support, teaching and ongoing management services to oncology patients
• Provides self-management education in both group and individual visits
• Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance will be required

Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model - integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. 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:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Massachusetts
• Completion of Fundamentals of Oncology Course (OCN) within 6 months of start date
• BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire
• 2+ years of RN experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phone triage experience
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)
• Experience in an oncology setting
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Proven excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication 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 $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.