Intake LVN Well Med at Brooks City Base

RemoteWorker US; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,359 - 53,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Incentive Bonus twice a year

18 days of PTO

401K Match

Job summary

A healthcare services company is seeking an Intake LVN in San Antonio, TX. The role involves providing clinical support and nursing care, coordinating patient needs, and ensuring high standards of patient management. Candidates must hold a nursing license and possess strong communication skills. Join a team committed to improving healthcare for communities.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures required.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies.
• Document chief complaint and room patients according to policy.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication

Medical procedures

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license

Current BLS certification

Tools

Electronic medical records

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 an Intake LVN to join our team in San Antonio, Pleasanton, New Braunfels, Boerne, 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, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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 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 Nursing
• Participates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning need
• 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

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
• Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license
• Current BLS certification
• If required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtained
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures required
• 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

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

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

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

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