Licensed Vocational Nurse - Growth, Benefits & Impact

Optum; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Resumo da vaga

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing care under providers and RNs. You will administer medications, perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, and coordinate patient care following established care plans.

Strong nursing knowledge, BLS, and IV certification are preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a structured environment in a physician-led clinic within the Optum network.

Qualificações

• Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license.
• IV certification, if required by clinic.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures.
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
• Proven effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling.
• Proven good communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy.

Responsabilidades

• 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 needs
• 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 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 polices & 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, monitors 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

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Formação

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Ferramentas

EMR software

Descrição da vaga

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing care under providers and RNs. You will administer medications, perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, and coordinate patient care following established care plans.

Strong nursing knowledge, BLS, and IV certification are preferred. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a structured environment in a physician-led clinic within the Optum network.