RN Call Assist Remote in PST

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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a RN Call Assist to join our team in Everett, WA. 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. Position in this function is under general supervision, the Staff RN/Consulting Nurse is responsible for providing telephone triage assessment to Primary Care patients by using state of the art telecommunications, information technology and approved protocols; to clients ensuring the efficient use of medical and nursing, facilities and equipment and to provide excellent customer service. If you are able to work in PST time zone, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Utilizes clinical expertise and approved protocols to provide health advice to consumers with clinical questions and makes referrals for health services as appropriate via telephone Be able to document calls in applicable system in a timely manner and exhibits a willingness to master new work routines and methods Documents all inquiries according to department standards for legal/statistical purposes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Be able to problem solve issues independently as well as work with teams collaboratively situations require assessment, decision-making within the framework of established protocols, excellent listening and communication skills, knowledge of computers, critical thinking skills and the nursing process Speaks with a pleasant, professional phone voice and provides superior customer service to internal and external customers Ensures performance standards are met and accepts constructive feedback