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Advanced Practice Nurse

Optum Rocky Mount, VA
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April 15, 2024
Optum
Rocky Mount, VA

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse to join our team. As an Advanced Practice Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality healthcare services to our patients. You will work alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

As an Advanced Practice Nurse, you will have the opportunity to utilize your advanced nursing knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. You will be responsible for developing and implementing care plans, prescribing medications, and coordinating patient care. Additionally, you will provide education and support to patients and their families, helping them to understand their conditions and make informed decisions about their health.

Our ideal candidate is a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with excellent clinical knowledge and strong communication skills. You should be able to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered care. The ability to work independently and handle high-pressure situations is essential for success in this role.

If you have a passion for improving patient outcomes and want to be part of a dynamic healthcare team, we encourage you to apply for the position of Advanced Practice Nurse.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive physical assessments of patients
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and screenings
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Prescribe medications and administer treatments
  • Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatment plans
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families

Requirements

  • Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Master's degree in Nursing or related field
  • Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in advanced nursing practice
  • Excellent clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle high-pressure situations
  • Experience with electronic medical records and other healthcare technology is preferred.

About Us

Health care was always meant to be about you. At Optum Health, we bring all parts of the health care system together to deliver simpler, more effective and more affordable care.

Care that adapts to what you need and where you are in your journey. And care that considers all of you and not just part of you - physically, mentally, socially and financially.

Supporting both you and your doctor behind the scenes with the most advanced techniques, approaches and insights, so together you can make the best decisions for your health.


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