Nurse Intern Optumrx Infusion Roseville MN

Location: Roseville, Minnesota

Internships at Optum. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you'll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

At Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, you will become part of a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization. Here, you'll collaborate with talented peers, united by a common purpose: improving the quality, cost, and experience of health care.

We prioritize delivering the best patient care over volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support both our patients and your well-being as a team member. Join us at the forefront of value-based care and discover the true meaning of impactful health care.

Join our full-time Clinical Summer Internship Program as a nurse intern, running for 10 weeks starting June 1, 2027. This immersive experience requires a commitment of 40 hours per week and involves traveling to infusion sites and patients' homes within a designated territory (up to 60 miles per day). We provide mileage reimbursement to support your travel needs.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in patient care

Our Clinical Summer Internship Program offers nursing students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience beyond traditional hospital bedside care. This program is designed to broaden your understanding of the nursing field and prepare you for a dynamic career in healthcare.

Throughout this experience, you will

Gain exposure to patient care needs across the healthcare continuum

Participate in enrichment opportunities

Engage in the 'Day in the Life of a Home Infusion Nurse' series

Learn through the Enterprise Foundations program

Build connections through networking and student cohort interactions

Primary Responsibilities

As a Nurse Intern - OptumRx Infusion, you will take on the role of a professional caregiver, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Under the guidance of our experienced RNs and providers, you will learn to:

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, analyzing clinical and lab data Develop, interpret, implement and document individual care plans Administer IV therapy medications, managing vascular access requiring advanced nursing competencies Monitor and evaluate patient progress, recognizing clinical and/or lab data to be reported to provider Learn to document appropriately in electronic medical record Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (clinical and nonclinical) to ensure optimal patient outcomes Provide patient education based on disease state, treatment, access, and adherence Travel with infusion staff to perform in-home infusion therapy (may vary by market)

This internship will equip you with essential skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful nursing career.

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

Either: Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Bachelor's Degree program with graduation anticipated within 12 months of internship Currently in final months of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Bachelor's Degree program and will receive the degree by the end of the internship Completion of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, having graduated within 12 months prior to the internship start date

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 1 - August 6) 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

Experience with infusion therapy

Knowledge of clinical terminology

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

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 $18 - $24 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcom