RN Ambulatory Surgery Center OR
Company: Optum
Location: Monmouth
Posted on: March 1, 2025
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Job Description:
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 fulfilling 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.
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Position in this function 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
Assists Anesthesia staff as needed
Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical,
emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment and
care
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees
Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific
area
Protects 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 ability 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 to 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
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
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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. - -
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. -
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment. -
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