Job Description

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

* Acts as a medical scribe for the Medical Provider when needed
* Prepares the patient for the Medical Provider's examination by obtaining vital signs and patient history
* Prepares and maintains the examination and treatment areas
* Prepares the patient for and assists with the examination, procedures, and treatments
* Organizes and maintains medical, medication, and immunization records
* Shows understanding on New Jersey State Immunization schedule and administers shots and vaccinations consistent with Medical Provider's orders
* Assisting the Medical provider in treatments and procedure and ensuring that all orders are carried out appropriately and in a timely fashion; work collaboratively with staff
* Performs inventory of supplies and equipment
* Performs routine maintenance and calibration of administrative and clinical equipment which includes sterilization techniques
* Cooperates with other RMG employees to achieve specific team goals
* Under the supervision of the Medical Provider:
* Responds to patient telephone calls and queries in a timely and amicable manner
* Oversees the quality of work performed by the Medical Assistants
* Makes follow-up telephone calls to patients
* Provides patient with laboratory results within the scope of practice
* Wound care knowledge
* All RMG employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
* Well knowledgeable about AAP, CDC and WHO recommendations and regulations
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Time management and prioritization skills
* Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment

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:

* Current and valid Texas Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) license
* 2+ years of experience working as an LPN
* Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English and Spanish
* Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support HCP Certification
* Proficient in Microsoft office skills
* You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients and members on site, as this is an essential function of this role
* Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Careers 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)

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.

Job Keywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse, Nursing, Weslaco, TX, Texas