Registered Nurse; RN - Palliative Care - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Meyerland

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative Care - Kelsey Seybold Clinic: Meyerland
Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative Care - Kelsey Seybold Clinic:
Meyerland at Optum summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Palliative Care at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic provides clinical nursing care focused on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. This role involves coordinating care across multiple specialties, educating and supporting patients and their families, and facilitating appointments and consults. The RN acts as a primary contact to ensure patient safety, comfort, and access to necessary clinical and supportive services.
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties.

Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The registered nurse is responsible for applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills to promote the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards

• The RN serves as a single point of contact for patients, their families, caregivers, and referring physicians to assist in accessing clinical and supportive services across the care continuum

• This RN provides guidance to patients and families to improve their understanding and promote their participation with Palliative Care

• This position will facilitate patient appointments, including diagnostics, specialty services, and consults, as well as offer educational and emotional support
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 from an approved professional registered nursing program

• Current and valid Texas RN license

• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association

• 1+ years of clinical experience

• Experience with EMRs

• Basic computer skills

• Clear communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population and for CPR, and oxygen administration

• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation and current insurance coverage as position may require sporadic travel throughout the greater Houston area, per the physician direction for home visits

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

• ACLS and/or PALS

• Specialty nursing certification in Palliative Care or one appropriate to the specialty area assigned

• Ambulatory Care, Hospital, Hospice or Palliative Care experience

• EPIC experience

• Windows bases computer skills
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 $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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