Clinic LVN WellMed at Casa Linda Dallas Texas
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
$1,500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external
candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis
("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign On
Bonus.
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 achieve your life's best
work.(sm)
Under the direction of providers (defined as an MD, DO, DPM, NP, or
PA) or RNs, theLVN/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.
Primary Responsibilities:
--- 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 Nursin.
--- Participates in implementing established education plans for
patients and their families with common health problems and
well-defined health 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, prepares patient for examination
--- Telephonically obtains information on chief complaint and
symptoms and accurately relays information to the provider
--- 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
--- Records patient assessment and care in the medical record in an
accurate and timely manner
--- 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
--- Provides a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and
staff in the clinic
--- Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats
patients with courtesy and respect
--- Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and
sterilizes instruments
--- Practices standard infection control precautions
--- Ensures medication management follows policies and procedures;
appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient
records
--- Follows laboratory management policies & procedures and CLIA
standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling
--- Fulfills medication refill requests following approved
protocols
--- 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
--- Performs all other related duties as assigned
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:
--- High school diploma or GED
--- Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing
license
--- Current BLS certification
--- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office
procedures
--- Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic
medical records
--- If required by the 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 doctor's diagnosis of
disease.
--- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
--- 2+ years of experience in a medical setting
--- IV certification
--- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
--- Effective listening and communication skills; proper use of
grammar and spelling
--- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations
--- Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and
perform phlebotomy
--- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community
--- Good communication and customer service skills
Physical & Mental Requirements:
--- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
--- Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 25 pounds of
force
--- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or
machinery
--- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or
in writing
--- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving
--- Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or
bodily fluids
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment
USMD part of OptumCare is a multi-specialty group of hospital,
clinics and physicians. USMD serves the Dallas-Fort Worth
metropolitan area with more than 250 physicians and associate
practitioners, and provides healthcare services to patients in more
than 20 different specialties at its 2 hospitals, 4 cancer
treatment centers and nearly 50 physician clinics, many of which
are multi-specialty.
Careers with USMD. If you're idea of a great day at work involves
putting great new ideas to work, we should talk. Throughout the
greater Dallas area, we've built an evolving, integrated health
care model that brings primary care and specialist providers
together to work in new and better ways. A thriving part of
OptumCare and the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, our multi
- specialty group of hospitals, clinics and providers features more
than 250 physicians and associate practitioners. We provide health
care services to patients in more than 20 different specialties at
our two hospitals, four cancer treatment centers and nearly 50
physician clinics. Join us and start doing your life's 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.
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external
candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a Sign On Bonus.
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.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.
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