Registered Nurse RN Cardiology Healthcare San Antonio Texas
$58.8k/y-$105k/y
14 days ago
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Summary
Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse RN for Cardiology Healthcare to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves providing day-to-day support and education related to chronic care, Heart Failure, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
About the Role
As a Cardiology RN, you will work closely with the cardiology team and clinic staff to identify and manage patients with chronic heart conditions. Your responsibilities will include triaging patients, administering IV therapy, conducting chronic care visits, and maintaining accurate patient records. You will also be involved in patient education and empowerment through motivational interviewing and self-management goal setting.
About You
Required:
- Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the state of employment.
- 2+ years of experience in a physician's office, clinical or hospital setting.
- Cardiac, medical-surgical and/or critical care experience.
- Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills.
- Proficient knowledge of chronic diseases, especially Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Disease.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact productively with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of managed care, referral processes, claims, and ICD-9 and CPT coding.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency.
Benefits
- $5K Sign on Bonus for External Candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.
Optum
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
San Antonio, TX