LVN USMD Arlington Randol Mill
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
$1,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**PLEASE NOTE** The
Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. -
-Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a
Sign On Bonus. -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)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 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 assignedYou'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
- Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and
perform phlebotomy
- 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
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred
Qualifications:
- IV certification -
- 2+ years of experience in a medical setting
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
- Effective listening and communication skills; proper use of
grammar and spelling
- Good communication and customer service skills required
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situationsPhysical & Mental Requirements: -
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability 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 writing -
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving -
- Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or
bodily fluidsTo protect the health and safety of our workforce,
patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its
affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including
boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres
to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as
well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will
obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to
employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform
all essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may
result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of
employmentCareers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives,
primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through
primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical
management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth
Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick
become well and to help patients understand and control their
health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff
are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative,
proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a
singular opportunity to do -your life's best work.(sm)WellMed was
founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that
could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through
the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay
healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about
them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in
Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.**PLEASE
NOTE** -The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive
a Sign On Bonus.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.OptumCare is a drug-free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.
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