Description

$7,500 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and exceptional careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Provides safe, quality patient care in the Intraoperative area. Accountable for the assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care during intraoperative period.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participates and maintains a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards as stated in the Policy and Procedures. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
• Assesses patient status during pre-op interview, and on a continuing basis
• Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Documents interventions and patient's responses
• Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner
• Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff
• Safely carries out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities
• Assist Anesthesia staff as needed
• Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment and care
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees
• Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area
• Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical, equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature
• Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions
• Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process
• Other duties as assigned

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 registered nursing
• Current unencumbered State of Oregon license as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification, ACLS or ability to obtain ACLS within six (6) months of hire date
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of OR experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Perioperative Nurse
• PALS certification
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care hospital
• Multispecialty experience
• Complete knowledge and understanding of peri-operative nursing care in the freestanding ambulatory surgery center
• Evidence of working knowledge of the nursing process
• Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care
• Proven ability to manage emergency situations in a calm and confident manner
• Demonstrated flexibility and leadership with unscheduled procedure changes
• Proven to organize, prioritize, delegate and assign duties to non-licensed personnel
• Proven to maintain skills in equipment usage and troubleshooting
• Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and patients
• Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
• Proven adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for confidentiality, Infection Control, Safety (OSHA), Attendance, Personal Electronic Equipment, Punctuality and Personal Appearance
• Proven to participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies

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 $35.00 - $63.00 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.