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Nurse Intern – Infusion Therapy

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jun 02
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Denver

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited RN Bachelors Degree program with graduation anticipated within 12 months of internship.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week during the duration of the summer internship program (from June 3 – August 9)
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of clinical terminology
  • Experience with infusion therapy

Responsibilities

  • As a Nurse Intern, you will serve as a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. Under the supervision of our RNs and providers, you will learn how to:
  • Administer IV therapy treatments in the coordination and effective use of peripheral vascular lines that require advanced nursing competencies.
  • Be responsible for the appropriate utilization of resources and optimum quality of devices for positive patient outcomes.
  • Develop, interpret, implement and document a plan of care for each patient.
  • Analyze patient information and laboratory data
  • Triage patient problems during clinic visits and over the telephone.
  • Perform patient education, assessing the appropriateness of interdisciplinary services
  • Document and record all medication doses, reactions and return visits in clinic chart
  • Recognize patient circumstances and lab data which require referral and communications to PCP
  • Travel with infusion staff to perform in-home infusion therapy (may vary by market)

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Mission & Purpose

When it comes to your health, everything matters. That’s why UnitedHealthcare is helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. Our health plans are there for you in moments big and small, delivering a simple experience, affordable coverage, and supportive care. Wherever your health takes you, we're there for what matters. At UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we are working to create a system that is connected, aligned and more affordable for all involved; one that delivers high quality care, responsive to the needs of each person and the communities in which they live. With connections to more than 1.3 million physicians and care professionals and 6,500 hospitals and care facilities across the globe, we can collaborate in new ways to improve patient care while providing customizable and comprehensive solutions in any marketplace, anywhere.

Culture & Values

  • Integrity

    Honor commitments. Never compromise ethics.

  • Compassion

    Walk in the shoes of the people we serve and those with whom we work.

  • Relationships

    Build trust through collaboration.

  • Innovation

    Invent the future. Learn from the past

  • Performance

    Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.

Benefits

  • United Well-being

    United Well-being supports employees in their journey to better health. Resources include: Exercise and mindfulness apps. Tips and recipes for healthy cooking. Wellness coaching and financial tools. A private employee community group.

  • Health and Insurance

    Our medical plans for employees deliver better value and better outcomes. We offer: Copay plans and HSA-eligible plans. Vision and dental plans. Flexible spending accounts. Life insurance, and more.

  • Savings and Retirement

    In addition to competitive pay, we provide financial benefits to help employees manage their money. Benefits include: 401(k) Savings Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. UnitedHealth Group credit union, and more.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Paid Company Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program