Website UnitedHealth Group
Position 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)
Under the direction of physicians, the Clinic LVN Nurse provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group.
Under the direction of physicians, the Clinic LVN Nurse provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Assesses patient needs using established triage protocol
- Recommends follow – up as indicated by protocol
- Schedules same day appointments, as indicated
- Documents all encounters in electronic medical records system
- Evaluates follow – up on patient condition and / or reaction to drugs and treatments
- Educates patients, family members and care givers on treatment and care plans
- Maintains quality control standards (HIPAA / OSHA)
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
This is a full time, M-F position with excellent compensation, benefits within 30 days, bonus potential, vacation / sick time, paid holidays, annual reviews!
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Current Texas Vocational Nurse license
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
- Effective use of proper grammar, spelling, medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- IV certification
- 1+ years of experience in a medical setting
- Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
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 350,000+ 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Job Keywords: LVN, LPN, Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic LVN, Corpus Christi, TX, Texas
Job Details
- Requisition Number822777
- Job TitleClinic LVN Shoreline Corpus Christi
- Job FamilyNursing
- Business SegmentOptumCare
Job Location Information
- Corpus Christi, TX
United States
North America
Additional Job Detail Information
- Employee StatusRegular
- ScheduleFull-time
- Job LevelIndividual Contributor
- ShiftDay Job
- TravelNo
- Telecommuter PositionNo
- Overtime StatusNon-exempt