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LVN Intake Nurse WellMed at Stone Oak
UnitedHealth Group
📍 SAN ANTONIO
291000Full-time
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<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10px;"><strong>$3000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Explore opportunities with WellMed,</strong> part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind <strong>Caring. Connecting. Growing together. </strong></span></p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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.</span></p><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Participates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Coordinates patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Documents chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Telephonically obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to the provider</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Records patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Provides a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Practices standard infection control precautions</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ensures medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Follows laboratory management policies & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Fulfills medication refill requests following approved protocols</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Performs all other related duties as assigned</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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. </span><br> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">High school diploma or GED</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Current BLS certification</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Good communication and customer service skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">If required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtained</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">IV certification</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">2+ years of experience in a medical setting</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"> </span><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Physical & Mental Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 25 pounds of force</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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. </i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><br><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. </i></span><br> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</i></span></p>
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