Optum Nevada is seeking a Senior RN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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 Senior Registered Nurse (OR) serves as a frontline clinical leader within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operating room. This role supports the site leadership team by facilitating clear communication, ensuring operational readiness, and driving consistent execution of clinical standards. The Senior RN promotes safe, high quality patient care while supporting staff engagement, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in the outpatient surgical setting.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key liaison between the leadership team and clinical staff by communicating clinical updates, system changes, and site initiatives in a clear, timely, and consistent manner
- Support and advocate for the implementation of new processes, workflows, and initiatives; clarify expectations for team members and communicate barriers, risks, or concerns to leadership promptly
- Assist leadership with daily management systems, including staff huddles, review of performance metrics and KPIs, and active solicitation of staff feedback for issue identification and escalation
- Actively contributes to capital planning by providing clinical input on capital purchases as equipment ages out or as service line growth and technological advancements require updates
- Proactively support medication and supply planning by providing clinical input into drug ordering, maintaining lean inventory practices, and anticipating par levels based on surgical schedules and procedural demand
- Serve as a primary resource for onboarding new clinical staff, including coordination and completion of onboarding checklists, competency validation, orientation processes, and training on electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Participate in the orientation, training, and ongoing competency validation of operating room staff to ensure readiness for independent practice and alignment with regulatory expectations
- Support the leadership team in maintaining the facility in a constant state of survey readiness by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of care
- Perform daily rounding in clinical areas as needed to support staff, reinforce standard work, and identify opportunities for improvement
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license through the State of Nevada
- BLS/CPR active
- ACLS and PALS active or ability to obtained within 90 days of hire
- 4+ years of experience working as a RN
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Healthcare, or related field
- Experience in Surgery Center/OR
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $63.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
