Oncology RN Team Lead

Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Lead Oncology Registered Nurse to join our team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Lead Oncology RN is responsible for delivery of patient care to individuals, and families in an ambulatory care setting. In partnership and collaboration with other health care professionals, the RN addresses patients' wellness, acute illness, chronic disease, disability and end of life needs while maintaining the standards of professional nursing practice. The RN team leader is expected to demonstrate leadership skills within Crystal Run Healthcare, and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes activities and staffing needs based on the patients' immediate health need or the nurse's judgment of anticipated patient needs
• Documents and communicates the information and data collected in a retrievable, understandable and readable format
• Gathers input form staff, patients and families on ways to improve patient care and departmental services
• Plans and identifies strategies to attain expected patient outcomes
• Facilitates problem solving and continuous quality improvements through participation in ongoing department projects, staff huddles and participation in department meetings
• Assists the staff in developing and maintaining competency
• Completes staff schedules and assignments in a timely manner based on appropriate employee skill level and available skill mix
• Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, caregivers and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner
• Performs interventions supported by evidence- based ambulatory care nursing practice during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications according to regulations, standards and organizational policy and procedure
• Evaluates staff and reports findings to nursing leaders, to ensure assessment and data gathering practices are timely, reliable valid and comprehensive according to practice standards
• Collaborates with nursing staff using shared decision making, to implement the scope and standards of practice within the department
• Partners collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization to create an environment in line with the Core Values of Crystal Run Healthcare
• Fosters communication and coordination of workflow improvement efforts
• Gathers input form staff, patients and families on ways to improve patient care and organizational services

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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.