Registered Nurse - Breast Surgery
Company: Optum
Location: Thiells
Posted on: June 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Surgical RN
to join our team in Newburgh, NY. 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.
The Surgical RN will primarily learn and cover the areas of Breast
Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. -There will be potential in role to
learn and float to the following specialties at the Newburgh, NY
location as needed for RN coverage: Neurology, Endocrinology,
Oncology, ID, Nephrology, Rheumatology, and Pulmonology, Cardiology
and Family Practice/Pediatrics and handles nursing visits.
Location: 1200 New York 300, Newburgh, NY 12550
Primary Specialty: -Breast and Bariatric Surgery
Circulating Specialties: -Neurology, Endocrinology, Oncology, ID,
Nephrology, Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Family
Practice/Pediatrics and handles nursing visits.
Primary Responsibilities:
Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of
patients/significant others in established area of practice,
considering developmental differences among patients
Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and
treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and
medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health
measures related to population served
Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on
addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time
of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
Utilizes evidence-based approaches with
patients/families/caregivers to support self-management,
self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change
Collaborates with patients/significant others and other members of
the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet
patients' immediate and future needs; Actively participates in the
care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are
incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care
Using population-specific knowledge and clinical expertise,
contributes to the continual assessment and effective management of
the health needs of assigned patient populations
Performs telephone triage with particular emphasis on assessment,
problem/priority identification, and decision-making
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical ability in
medication/treatment administration; administers prescribed
medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage, route,
site, and possible side effects
Provides accurate, up-to-date clinical information to patients
consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted
Medical practice standards, policies, and protocols
Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG,
phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests,
wound care, procedure assisting etc.) as may be required in
clinical practice area
Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and
nurse colleagues when necessary
Provides Direction To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical
assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed
personnel.
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
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State (NYS) with
current NYS registration and in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Current BLS certification
2+ years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a
hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting
1+ years of experience as a registered nurse in a pertinent
practice area -
The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers 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
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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. -
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