Description
**$2,200 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates**
**Incentive Bonus 2 times a year**
**18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays**
**401K Match**
**Opportunities at WellMed,** part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
Under the direction of providers (defined as an MD, DO, DPM, NP, or PA) or RNs, the LVN/LPN provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and procedures approved by the applicable state board of nursing. Is an active member of the health care team to assess patients' needs, provide input into the plan of care and implement prescribed interventions.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Performs all nursingduties within thescopeofaLicensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (procedures, injections,medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy)asdetermined bythe applicableStateBoard ofNursing
+ Participates in implementingestablishededucationplans forpatients and their families with common health problemsand well-definedhealth learningneeds
+ Coordinates patient careas directed byproviders,RNs, and policies, includingreferrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up
+ Documents chiefcomplaint and rooms patients accordingto policyand procedures, prepares patient for examination
+ Telephonicallyobtains information on chiefcomplaint and symptoms and accuratelyrelays information to the provider
+ Collects data and performs "focused"nursingassessment ofpatients; assists in the evaluation ofapatient's responsetotreatment and identifiespatient's needs; communicates findings to theprovider
+ Records patient assessment and carein themedical record in anaccurateand timelymanner
+ Reviews thepatient record, chart, reports (includinglaboratoryand x-ray), and other pertinent information forpatients priorto beingseen bytheproviderand reports relevant information to theprovider and/orRN
+ Provides asafeenvironment (OSHAstandards) forpatients and staffin theclinic
+ Ensures patient confidentiality(HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesyand respect
+ Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
+ Practices standard infection control precautions
+ Ensures medication management follows policiesand procedures; appropriatelydocuments medications &immunizations in patient records
+ Follows laboratorymanagement policies &procedures and CLIAstandards; collects lab samples and ensures properlabeling
+ Fulfills medication refillrequests followingapproved protocols
+ Ifcertified inIVtherapy;starts peripheral lines, monitor and adjusts flowrates, primeIV lines, changes dressingonIVsites (ifneeded)anddiscontinues venous lines
+ Performs all otherrelatedduties as assigned
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:**
+ High school diplomaorGED
+ Current and unrestrictedState Vocational/Practical Nursinglicense
+ Current BLS certification
+ Ability to obtain IV certification ifrequired by the clinic
+ Knowledgeofmedical terminologyand medical officeprocedures
+ Proficient computerskills to work efficientlywithelectronicmedical records
+ Proven effectivelisteningandcommunication skills; properuseofgrammarand spelling
+ Proven abilityto react calmlyand effectivelyin emergencysituations
+ Proven abilityto perform medical procedures,giveinjections and perform phlebotomy
+ Proven abilitytoestablish andmaintain effective workingrelationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community
+ Proven good communication and customerserviceskills
+ This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ IVcertification
+ 2+years ofexperiencein amedical setting
+ KnowledgeofICD-10 and CPT coding
**P** **hysi** **c** **al &** **M** **e** **n** **t** **al** **Re** **q** **ui** **reme** **n** **t** **s** :
+ Abilityto standfor extended periods oftime
+ Abilityto properlydrive and operateacompanyvehicle
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._
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