Licensed Practical Nurse
Posted on: 12 Nov 2021
Erie, PA
Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. The successful LPN will have sound clinical acumen, strong communication skills and a dedication to customer service and patient care.
This role is center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations
Assists the provider with examinations, procedures, and other duties
Responsible for screening and accurate detailed clinical intake of patients and updating medical records
Able to prepare and administer all prescribed medications including, but not limited to, IV medications and fluid administration, IM, SQ, PO, and intradermal medication administration at the direction of the medical provider (per applicable State regulations and MedExpress guidelines)
Oversee and coordinate the daily patient care flow
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals
Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.
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:
Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical or Vocational Nursing
Current state LPN licensure and BLS/CPR certification
Maintain CEU/CMEs as applicable for licensure
Current IV Certification or must be willing to obtain within 90 days if required by state
2+ years of clinical experience in direct patient care
Experience with venipuncture and lab specimen collections
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of dedicated nursing experience
Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care setting
Experience with pediatrics
Experience with point of care testing (i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, and urinalysis)
Experience with employer health services (i.e. urine drug screen, breath alcohol testing, DOT examinations)
Experience working independently without the support of another nurse
UnitedHealth Group
Hopkins, MN
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a diversified health care company in the United States. It operates through four segments: UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx. The UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employers, small businesses, and individuals; health and well-being services to individuals age 50 and older, addressing their needs for preventive and acute health care services, as well as services dealing with chronic disease and other specialized issues for older individuals; and Medicaid plans, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and health care programs; and health and dental benefits.
The OptumHealth segment provides access to networks of care provider specialists, health management services, care delivery, consumer engagement, and financial services. This segment serves individuals through programs offered by employers, payers, government entities, and directly with the care delivery systems.
The OptumInsight segment offers software and information products, advisory consulting arrangements, and services outsourcing contracts to hospital systems, physicians, health plans, governments, life sciences companies, and other organizations. The OptumRx segment provides pharmacy care services and programs, including retail network contracting, home delivery, specialty and compounding pharmacy, and purchasing and clinical, as well as develops programs in areas, such as step therapy, formulary management, drug adherence, and disease/drug therapy management. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated was founded in 1974 and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees300,000
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Jobs Posted7264
