Intake LVN - WellMed at Downtown Pharr

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Intake LVN to join our team in Downtown Pharr, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

$1,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function is 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 WellMed and 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 Nursing

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 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 polices & 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, monitors 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

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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 required

Current and unrestricted State Vocational / Practical Nursing license

Current BLS certification

If required by clinic, IV certification must be obtained

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures

Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records

Proven effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling

Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Proven ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers / staff, patients, and the community

Proven good communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications :

IV certification

2+ years of experience in a medical setting

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Bilingual in Spanish

Physical & Mental Requirements :

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 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

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far- reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.