Oncology Infusion RN, Optum Care Cancer Center

Optum NV is seeking an Oncology RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. 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. OptumCare Cancer Care of Nevada is committed to offering patients compassion, innovation, and high quality care. The group is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area. The Oncology RN will work with the Clinical Operations, Nursing staff and Physicians to ensure clinic goals are met through determination of work load priorities to meet the clinic's administrative, operational and support requirements. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients
• Administer chemotherapy or other methods of symptom treatment per the Physician's orders and monitor patient's progress
• Create a supportive environment, educating cancer patients about treatment procedures and particularities of the disease
• Work with patients who have been diagnosed with life-threatening conditions to provide a stable environment to help patients and their families with work through the treatment process and to cope with potentially fatal outcomes
• Ensure strict compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies, procedures and processes
• Ensure patient care is delivered appropriately and consistent with OptumCare's best-practices and industry standard measures
• Perform other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV RN license upon expiration of temporary NV RN license
• Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certification
• 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting, acute care, or direct care experience with the adult population
• Demonstrated effectiveness with nursing processes
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client / patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• OCN certification
• 1+ years of oncology experience
• Experience charting in EMR
• Proficient computer skills i.e. Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook), experience with computer based medical records recommended
• Personal fortitude and compassion to deal with patients suffering from a profound illness

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 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.