LPN, Adult Medicine

Optum; Spring Valley (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Career development

Job summary

OptumCare in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an LPN for adult medicine to join a dedicated care team. The role focuses on documenting patient information, delivering nursing interventions and supporting the care team to coordinate patient plans.

We offer a $4,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a stable, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. The position is on-site and weekday-friendly with no weekends, nights or holidays.

Qualifications

• Current NV LPN license or temporary NV LPN license with ability to obtain permanent license.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• At least 1 year of LPN clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient information including vital signs, allergies, medications and health risk data.
• Provide clinical interventions such as drug administration and treatments as ordered by provider.
• Assist with phone calls and patient messages.
• Collaborate with RN and care team to coordinate patient care plans.
• Monitor patients with chronic disease and verify eligibility for extended care benefits.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

EMR experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

1+ years LPN experience

Education

NV LPN license

Job description

$4,000 Sign on Bonus For External Candidates

Optum NV is seeking a LPN, Adult Medicine 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, 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. 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.

This LPN position is in adult medicine.
Location: 4475 S EASTERN, Las Vegas, NV
No weekends, nights or holidays.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief compliant, review of medications, allergies health risk screen information, status of extended care benefits and other services
• Provide clinical intervention such as drug administration, treatments, and procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice
• Assist with phone calls and messages
• Determine best actions and collaborate with team to assign accountabilities to resolve
• Participate in monitoring patients with chronic disease and extended care benefits including verification of eligibility and status of services
• Anticipate provider needs for patient exam or treatment in collaboration with RN
• Assist RN with the coordination and completion of patient care plan
• Assist coworkers with duties when requested to include training of medical
• Assistants and assisting in areas as needed
• Compliance requirements such as laboratory QC management, waive testing, maintenance of crash cart and narcotic count as well as other requirements dictated by clinic needs
• Gather medical information as needed to present cases to ITDs as required
• Other responsibilities as required

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, 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
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience as a LPN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electronic medical records (EMR) experience
• Immunization and injection experience
• Charge or leadership experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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 are 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 $36.00 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.