Job Description
$2,200 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
401K Match
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Clinic Intake LVN to join our team in San Antonio, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, youll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. 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.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Performs all nursingduties within thescopeofaLicensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (procedures, injections,medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy)asdetermined bythe applicableStateBoard ofNursing
Participates in implementingestablishededucationplans forpatients and their families with common health problemsand well-definedhealth learningneeds
Coordinates patient careas directed byproviders,RNs, and policies, includingreferrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up
Documents chiefcomplaint and rooms patients accordingto policyand procedures, prepares patient for examination
Telephonicallyobtains information on chiefcomplaint and symptoms and accuratelyrelays information to the provider
Collects data and performs focusednursingassessment ofpatients; assists in the evaluation ofapatients responsetotreatment and identifiespatients needs; communicates findings to theprovider
Records patient assessment and carein themedical record in anaccurateand timelymanner
Reviews thepatient record, chart, reports (includinglaboratoryand x-ray), and other pertinent information forpatients priorto beingseen bytheproviderand reports relevant information to theprovider and/orRN
Provides asafeenvironment (OSHAstandards) forpatients and staffin theclinic
Ensures patient confidentiality(HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesyand respect
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
Practices standard infection control precautions
Ensures medication management follows policiesand procedures; appropriatelydocuments medications &immunizations in patient records
Follows laboratorymanagement policies &procedures and CLIAstandards; collects lab samples and ensures properlabeling
Fulfills medication refillrequests followingapproved protocols
Ifcertified inIVtherapy;starts peripheral lines, monitor and adjusts flowrates, primeIV lines, changes dressingonIVsites (ifneeded)anddiscontinues venous lines
Performs all otherrelatedduties 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. Were 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.
Youll 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 diplomaorGED
Current and unrestrictedState Vocational/Practical Nursinglicense
Current BLS certification
Ability to obtain IV certification ifrequired by the clinic
Knowledgeofmedical terminologyand medical officeprocedures
Proficient computerskills to work efficientlywithelectronicmedical records
Proven effectivelisteningandcommunication skills; properuseofgrammarand spelling
Proven abilityto react calmlyand effectivelyin emergencysituations
Proven abilityto perform medical procedures,giveinjections and perform phlebotomy
Proven abilitytoestablish andmaintain effective workingrelationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community
Proven good communication and customerserviceskills
Preferred Qualifications:
IVcertification
2+years ofexperiencein amedical setting
KnowledgeofICD-10 and CPT coding
Physical &Mental Requirements:
Abilityto lift up to 25pounds
Abilityto push orpullheavyobjects usingup to25 pounds of force
Abilityto usefinemotorskills to operate equipment and/ormachinery
Abilityto receive andcomprehend instructions verballyand/orin writing
Abilityto uselogical reasoningforsimple and complexproblem solving
Occasionallyrequiresexposureto communicablediseases orbodilyfluids
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, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
Compensation Information:
$20.00 / hourly - $35.72 / hourly
Optum
Job Tags
Minimum wage, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package,