Clinic LVN/Licensed Vocational Nurse Well Med at Remcon

Optum
US - New Mexico - Santa Teresa
June 29, 2024

$2,500 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

Incentive Bonus 2 times a year

18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays

401K Match

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start 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 nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing

Participates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs

Coordinates patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up

Documents chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination

Telephonically obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to the provider

Collects data and performs 'focused' nursing assessment of patients; assists in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment and identifies patient's needs; communicates findings to the provider

Records patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner

Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider and/or RN

Provides a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic

Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect

Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments

Practices standard infection control precautions

Ensures medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records

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 diploma or GED

Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license

Current BLS certification

If required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtained

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures

Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records

Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Proven ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community

Proven effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling

Proven good communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

IV certification

2+ years of experience in a medical setting

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Physical & Mental Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle

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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