Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN or LPN USMD Denton, TX

2 weeks ago

Denton, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

**$1,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**

**WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN or LPN to join our team in Fort Worth, 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 WellMed and 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 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 polices & 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, monitors 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

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 clinic

+ 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

+ 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:**

+ IV certification

+ 2+ years of experience in a medical setting

+ Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

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

+ Proven good communication and customer service skills

_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._

_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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