Job Description
Optum Cancer Care - LPN - Las Vegas, NV at Optum summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Optum Cancer Care in Las Vegas, NV, you will provide compassionate, high-quality clinical care to oncology patients, supporting their navigation through the healthcare system. Responsibilities include performing clinical interventions, managing patient information, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and collaborating with the care team to improve patient outcomes. The role offers professional development, a supportive work environment, and benefits, with an emphasis on improving community health through innovative care delivery.
$4,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum NV is seeking a LPN to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. 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. Here, youll 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 .
OptumCare Cancer Care, a division of OptumCare Nevada, is committed to offering patients compassion, innovation, and high quality care. The group is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
Primary Responsibilities:
Navigate patient through the medical system to meet their needs. Demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn and apply job functions
Demonstrate good communication skills, excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills. Must possess computer skills, window based applications, organization skills
Compliance with customer services standards, billing functions to include patient check in/out process, cash handling, scheduling and entering appointments, impanelment and insurance information
Collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief compliant, review of medications, allergies health risk screen information and other services
Participates in the monitoring of patients with chronic disease. Ensure patients meet post hospital visit requirements, medication refills and follow up appointments
Responsible for compliance requirements such as laboratory QC management, waive testing, maintenance of crash cart and drug count, as well as other requirements dictated by clinic needs
Provides clinical intervention, such as drug administration, treatments, and procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice
Follow standard protocols, processes, and policies to include but not limited to the following: Medication Refill, Preventative Services, Managing Conditions, and Disease Case Management as signed by department head or designee
Other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, assisting coworkers, float to other areas and training of Medical Assistants
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:
Current, unrestricted NV LPN license or temporary NV LPN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV LPN license upon expiration of temporary NV LPN license
CPR certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
1+ years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience charting in Electronic Medical Records
Oncology experience
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 re 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 $20.00 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.
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, oncology nursing, patient care, clinical intervention, medication administration, healthcare compliance, electronic medical records, patient navigation, chronic disease management
Compensation Information:
$20.00 / hourly - $35.72 / hourly
Optum
Job Tags
Minimum wage, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation package,