Registered Nurse - Valley, NE

We are seeking an On-Site Registered Nurse with a passion for providing above and beyond health care and to be dedicated to a large manufacturing client with 400+ employees at a Valley, NE employer site and 1,500+ employees near-by. 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 On-Site Registered Nurse motivates and engages employees in ways that result in positive health outcomes for the worksite population.  The On-Site Registered Nurse has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly. They demonstrate effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs. They utilize genuine and positive communication to make each patient feel informed, understood, and special. They are able to keep up in a fast paced, innovative environment managing multiple, competing priorities with high energy and passion. They pursue activities with focus and drive, define work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.  Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Location: Valmont Industries - 28800 Ida St. Valley, NE 68064

Clinic Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Serves as an employee advocate, going above and beyond to provide expert, proactive, and comprehensive patient facing services such as: 
  • Assess, screen, triage and perform treatment ordered for patients
  • Biometric screenings
    • Blood pressure screenings
  • Well-being (weight, nutrition, movement, and stress management, etc) and chronic condition management coaching
  • Patient education includes anticipatory guidance, information about chronic care, disease prevention and the promotion of health maintenance
  • Care navigation to community and employer benefit programs
  • Recommendation for care - right care, right cost, right time 
  • Administer immunizations including but not limited to influenza, Tdap, etc
  • First aid
  • Facilitate well-being group classes and seminars/lunch and learns
  • Occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, etc
  • Blood draw for genetic testing via employer benefits program
  • Front office responsibilities include but are not limited to appointment schedule management, patient registration, appointment check-in and out, answer patient phone calls, emails, and/or patient portal messages
• On-site Well-being Champion for the employee population:
  • Contagious positive attitude that inspires others and models health and wellness 
  • Visible resource - actively participating in worksite events and part of worksite fabric 
  • Resource for healthy culture/environment in collaboration with onsite subject matter experts
  • Establishes report and trust with employees and leadership
  • Coordinates well-being related communications and marketing at the site (posters, desk drops, etc.) 
  • Facilitates clinic overview at new hire trainings
• Ability to work independently as the sole clinical staff member of an employer clinic
• Solid commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare
• Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and/or paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.
• Use best practices in telepresence skills to create a positive patient-clinician rapport and a meaningful encounter through technology
• Accommodate the patient's needs, preferences, and potential cultural, social, physical, cognitive, and linguistic and communication barriers to technology use
• Comply with standing order processes including but not limited to medication administration
• Apply critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
• Comply with OSHA and HIPAA requirements, and follow policies and procedures as outlined by Optum. Perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Nursing and other such regulating bodies
• Learning, ongoing education, and licensure:
  • RN licensure in NE and obtain in additional states as needed
  • Maintain clinical skills and competency for all procedures 
  • Completes clinical competency evaluation/review as determined by leadership
  • Maintain technical skills and apply new knowledge to position according to clinic policy
  • Maintain knowledge of Medical Terminology and standards of nursing care
  • Maintain knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
  • Read and keep up to date on all department communications
  • Complete all assigned training
  • Documentation of competency is required for all role appropriate procedures, in addition to State specific licensure or certification as applicable

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 Nursing with current state licensure 
• Maintain CME/CEU's as applicable for licensure
• Active CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days or hire
• 2+ years of dedicated nursing experience
• Experience with venous access for medication administration, as well as venipuncture and lab specimen collections 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in urgent care, emergency room or critical care setting
• Experience with IV insertion
• Experience with employer health services and/occupational medicine
• Working knowledge of computerized information systems (EMR) used in clinical management settings

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs

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 $29 - $52 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 and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.