Intake LVN Well Med at Brooks City Base - Optum : Job Details

$2,200. Sign on Bonus Available for External CandidatesIncentive Bonus 2 times a year18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays 401K MatchWellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Intake LVN to join our team in San Antonio, Pleasanton, New Braunfels, Boerne, 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. Position in this function is 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 NursingParticipates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needCoordinates patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-upDocuments chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examinationTelephonically obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to the providerCollects 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 providerRecords patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely mannerReviews 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 RNProvides a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinicEnsures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respectOrganizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments Practices standard infection control precautionsEnsures medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient recordsFollows laboratory management policies & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labelingFulfills medication refill requests following approved protocolsIf 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 linesPerforms all other related duties as assignedIn 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 22,000primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000older 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 GEDCurrent and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing licenseCurrent BLS certificationIf required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtainedKnowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures requiredProficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical recordsProven effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spellingProven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsProven ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomyProven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the communityProven good communication and customer service skillsPreferred Qualifications:IV certification2years of experience in a medical settingKnowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codingPhysical & Mental RequirementsAbility to lift up to 25 poundsAbility to push or pull heavy objects using up to 25 pounds of force Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writingAbility to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solvingOccasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluidsThe hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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