Licensed Vocational Nurse

Davita Inc.; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum CA is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Covina, CA. This role includes patient care responsibilities, supporting clinicians, and ensuring that patients receive appropriate care. Ideal candidates will possess a valid LVN license and relevant certifications. Join a collaborative team committed to making healthcare better for all.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN program is required.
• Must have active, unrestricted LVN license from California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained at hiring.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to treatment areas and prepare them for examinations.
• Obtain and report vital signs and other patient information.
• Administer medication and perform patient tests under supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration

Specimen Collection

Education

Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Active LVN license from California

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Optum CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team in Covina, CA. 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.

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.

Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will perform moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. You will also be responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct patient to proper exam/treatment area and prepare patient for examinations and other procedures. Assists in the transportation of patients and patient flow


• Obtain records and reports vital signs and any other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician


• Administer medication, perform various patient tests and instruct patients on procedural preparations under the supervision of the clinician or RN


• Notify pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of new refills as ordered by the clinician


• Collect, label, and transport various specimens to appropriate destinations


• Maintain and cleans exam/treatment areas and medical equipment


• Maintain logs, records of medical procedures, and inventories of supplies


• Perform telephone screening


• Perform additional duties as assigned

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:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program


• Active, unrestricted LVN license from the state of California


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification


• Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification


• I.V. and Blood withdraw certified


• 1+ years of experience working as an LVN/LPN

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.