Clinic LVN Well Med at Live Oak Bilingual Preferred
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Wylie
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
**$1500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates** -
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year -
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays -
-- 401K Match -
Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming
healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values
you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best
work.(sm) -
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
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
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
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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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