Clinic LVN Well Med at Medical Tower - $1,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
Company: Optum
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 17, 2025
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Job Description:
$1000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates - -
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year -
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays -
-401K Match -
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Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses.
We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of
medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion
for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for
physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can
make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind
-Caring. Connecting. Growing together. -
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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.
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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 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 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
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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
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
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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
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community
If required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtained
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 -
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Preferred Qualifications: -
IV certification -
2+ years of experience in a medical setting
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
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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
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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. - -
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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. -
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -
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