Lvn

5 days ago


El Paso, United States Optum Full time

$2,500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates

Incentive Bonus 2 times a year

18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays

 401K Match


WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Clinic LVN to join our team in El Paso, TX. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.


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
  • Follows laboratory management policies & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling
  • Fulfills medication refill requests following approved protocols
  • If certified in IV therapy; starts peripheral lines, monitor and adjusts flow rates, prime IV lines, changes dressing on IV sites (if needed) and discontinues venous lines
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned


In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we‘re making health care work better for everyone.


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
  • Ability to obtain IV certification if required by the clinic
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
  • Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
  • Proven effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling
  • 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 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
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish

 

Physical & Mental Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.   


OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 


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