About the role#
This is a 10-week, full-time clinical internship program within OptumRx Infusion. You will work 40 hours per week from June 1, 2027, to August 6, 2027. The role involves traveling to infusion sites and patients homes within a designated territory, which may require up to 60 miles of travel per day. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
What you'll do#
As a nurse intern, you will function as a professional caregiver under the guidance of experienced RNs and providers. Your primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting patient assessments and analyzing clinical and lab data.
- Developing, implementing, and documenting individual care plans.
- Administering IV therapy medications and managing vascular access.
- Monitoring patient progress and reporting clinical data to providers.
- Documenting care in electronic medical records.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Providing patient education on disease states, treatment, and adherence.
- Traveling with infusion staff to perform in-home therapy.
- Participating in enrichment opportunities, including the Day in the Life of a Home Infusion Nurse series and the Enterprise Foundations program.
- Networking with student cohorts.
What you'll need#
To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following education criteria:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or RN Bachelor's program with graduation expected within 12 months of the internship.
- In the final months of an accredited ADN or RN Bachelor's program with graduation occurring by the end of the internship.
- Completed an accredited ADN or BSN program within 12 months prior to the internship start date.
Additional requirements include:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Preferred qualifications include a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, experience with infusion therapy, familiarity with clinical terminology, and strong communication skills.
Location & details#
This position is on-site in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area, including Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. This is a paid internship with an hourly pay range of $18 to $24 per hour.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group operates as a health care and well-being company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It manages two primary businesses, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, to provide health benefits and care services. The company employs over 90,000 people and serves 147 million individuals. Its work involves collaboration with governments, employers, and health care providers.
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