RN Team Lead Oncology

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The Registered Nurse (RN) team lead is responsible for shift supervising the nurses while providing patient care and ensuring patient health through the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to staff, patients, friends, and families. This position reports to the RN supervisor and works collaboratively to meet and improve organizational and program goals.Primary Responsibilities• Double check Medications pulled in the am by the techs• Create appropriate nursing assignment based on patient acuity• Forward OCCCPA team any patients identified by the pharm techs that have no auth in place (call and reschedule patients who will not have auth in place in time for tx)• Set up schedule for the next day• Check E kit daily, restock as necessary• Ativan log BID• Check hazardous waste room and document weekly in Veolia book• Help with phone calls and task queues for all clinics• Be available to provide assistance to nurses as needed• Trouble shoot various issues that during the day• Ensure all staff takes a 30 mins lunch break, provide coverage as needed• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols• Assist with getting orders signed by MD• Order or ensure infusion room supplies are ordered bi-weekly• Work with and train student nurses• Scan the superbills from the previous day• Scan treatments held to pharmacist at end of day• Ensure nurses are calling and documenting the no shows assigned to them for the day• Provide infusion room numbers breakdown for huddle each day• Provides support in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the staff’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights• Helps with phone calls and task queues for all clinics• Floats to other clinics to support staffing and clinic needs• Other duties as assigned• Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societiesYou’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• High School or diploma or equivalent• Active unrestricted RN license in the State of Nevada• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within 6 months of hire• Experience hanging chemo, pre-meds and IV treatments• Expert in Vascular Access, patient assessment, chemo regimens and understanding of safe patient parameters for receipt of treatment• Proven solid written/verbal communication skills• Proven demonstrates solid clinical and people skills• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environmentPreferred Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing• OCN certification• BLS certification• 2+ years of Oncology experienceWorking Conditions• No restrictions on standing, lifting 25#, walking, pushing, pulling in a patient care setting or perform these tasks with reasonable accommodationCareers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for Nevada residents is $32.60 to $63.99. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.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.