Job Description

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 achieveyour lifes best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities
* Performs all nursing duties within the scope of a licensed vocational/practical nurse 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 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
* Collects data and performs focused nursing assessment of patients
* Telephonically obtains information on chief complain and symptoms and accurately relays information to provider
* Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
* Practices standard infection control precautions
* Fulfills medication refill requests and appropriately documents medication and immunizations in patient records
* If IV certified starts peripheral lines, monitors and adjusts flow rates, prime IV lines, changes dressing on IV sites if needed and discontinues venous lines

Youll 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 practical/vocational nursing license
* 1 year of experience working as a licensed practical/vocational nurse
* Current BLS certification
* Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
* Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
* If required by clinic, IV certification must be obtained
* 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 doctors diagnosis of disease.
* 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

Preferred Qualifications
* Bilingual English/Spanish
* 2 years of experience in a clinical setting
* Customer service experience
* IV certification
* Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Soft skills
* Good listening and communication skills
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff, patients and the community
* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to change

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. Were innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. Were impacting 550,000 lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. Weve 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 lifes 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphereUnitedHealth 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 KeywordsClinical LPN, Nurse, Healthcare, US Healthcare, El Paso, Texas, TX

Requisition Number:927262

Business Segment:Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status:Regular

Job Level:Individual Contributor

Travel:No

Country:US

Overtime Status:Non-exempt

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Telecommuter Position:No