At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start 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:
Performsall nursingdutieswithin thescopeofaLicensedVocational/PracticalNurse(procedures, injections,medicationadministration,EKGs, phlebotomy)asdeterminedbytheapplicableStateBoardofNursing
Participates in implementingestablishededucationplansforpatientsand theirfamilieswithcommon health problemsandwell-definedhealthlearningneeds
Coordinates patientcareas directedbyproviders,RNs,and policies, includingreferrals, transition visits, medications, procedures,andfollow-up
Documentschiefcomplaintandrooms patientsaccordingto policyand procedures,prepares patientforexamination
Telephonicallyobtains information onchiefcomplaintandsymptomsandaccuratelyrelays information to the provider
Collects dataand performs“focused”nursingassessment ofpatients;assists in theevaluation ofapatient’sresponsetotreatmentand identifiespatient’s needs;communicatesfindings to theprovider
Records patientassessmentandcarein themedicalrecord inanaccurateand timelymanner
Reviews thepatientrecord,chart,reports(includinglaboratoryandx-ray),and other pertinent informationforpatients priorto beingseenbytheproviderandreportsrelevant information to theproviderand/orRN
Provides asafeenvironment(OSHAstandards)forpatientsand staffin theclinic
Ensures patientconfidentiality(HIPAA)atall timesand treats patientswithcourtesyandrespect
Organizesexamand treatmentrooms, stocksandcleansroomsand sterilizes instruments
Practices standard infectioncontrol precautions
Ensures medication managementfollows policiesand procedures;appropriatelydocuments medications &immunizations in patientrecords
Follows laboratorymanagement policies &proceduresandCLIAstandards;collects labsamplesandensures properlabeling
Fulfills medicationrefillrequestsfollowingapproved protocols
Ifcertified inIVtherapy;starts peripheral lines, monitorandadjustsflowrates, primeIV lines,changes dressingonIVsites(ifneeded)anddiscontinues venous lines
Performsall otherrelateddutiesasassigned
This is a clinic position near the George Dieter Bldg.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 diplomaorGED
LPN/LVN licensure in TX
Currentand unrestrictedStateVocational/PracticalNursinglicense
Current BLScertification
Ability to obtainIVcertificationifrequiredbytheclinic
Knowledgeofmedical terminologyand medicalofficeprocedures
Proficientcomputerskills toworkefficientlywithelectronicmedicalrecords
Proven effectivelisteningandcommunication skills; properuseofgrammarandspelling
Provenabilitytoreactcalmlyandeffectivelyinemergencysituations
Provenabilitytoperform medical procedures,giveinjectionsand perform phlebotomy
Provenabilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipwith providers/staff, patients,and thecommunity
Provengoodcommunicationandcustomerserviceskills
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:
IVcertification
2+years ofexperiencein amedical setting
KnowledgeofICD-10and CPTcoding
P hysi c al & M e n t al Re q ui reme n t s :
Abilityto standforextended periodsoftime
Abilityto properlydriveand operateacompanyvehicle
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.