Lpn Infusion Nurse Tri-state - Clifton, United States - Optum

Optum
Optum
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Clifton, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM EST - 5:00 PM EST and every other Saturday 9:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST


Primary Responsibilities:


Clinical Knowledge and Skills

  • 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 evidencebased approaches with patients/families/caregivers to support selfmanagement, selfefficacy, and healthpromoting 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 populationspecific 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 decisionmaking
  • 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, uptodate clinical information to patients consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted Optum practice standards, policies, and protocols
  • Uses the nursing process for problemsolving/decisionmaking
  • Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., starting/ monitoring IVs) as may be required in clinical practice area
  • Demonstrates clinical competence when assisting MD or other provider with procedures
  • Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and nurse colleagues when necessary
  • Functions effectively with other healthcare providers during emergency situations
  • Understands and practices universal precautions correctly and consistently and complies with all applicable OSHA guidelines
  • Ensures that all clinical equipment is maintained in clean, working order

Communication

  • Maintains open lines of communication with physicians and other Optum personnel, within and between departmentseven during periods of heightened stress
  • Maintains open lines of communication with nonOptum physicians, pharmacies, and other community agencies and services
  • Notifies patients/significant others and/or reception staff promptly of unanticipated MD/other provider delays or scheduling changes
  • Demonstrates effective communication strategies reflective of the needs of all patients, including those from vulnerable populations
  • Provides reassurance to patients who are upset and/or in need of assistance or additional information
  • Directs and coordinates the work of LPNs, medical assistants, and other assistive personnel to meet identified patient care needs
  • Maintains confidentiality of all information obtained from patient records and conversations with patients/significant others, physicians, and other Optum personnel
  • Answers telephone promptly (within three rings) and courteously and identifies self by name and department (and physician's office by physician's name, if appropriate)
  • Uses discretion and sensitivity during all phone conversations
  • Uses a nonjudgmental approach when talking with patients and coworkers
  • Effectively and efficiently triages patient phone calls and schedules sameday (workin) appointments as per departmental or individual physician guidelines
  • Transfers telephone calls only when necessary and as per Optum policy
  • Assists patients with referrals and precertifications as needed for managed care insurance plans with which Optum participates; communicates potential for additional care coordination with outside organizations and/or providers when identified
  • Offers clinical advice to Optum patients according to departmental protocols, individual physician's or other provider's in
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