LVN WellMed at St Johns

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Austin
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

**$2500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates**Incentive Bonus 2 times a year18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays -401K Match**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. - -Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus -Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) -Under the direction -of physicians, the LVN -Nurse provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group. -Primary Responsibilities:

• Telephonic triage and assess -patient needs using established triage protocol
• Recommends follow-up as indicated by protocol
• Schedules same day appointments, as indicated
• Documents all encounters in electronic medical records system
• Evaluates follow-up on patient condition and / or reaction to drugs and treatments
• Educates patients, family members and care givers on treatment and care plans
• Maintains quality control standards (HIPAA / OSHA)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned -This is an office clinic base position near North I35 / Linc in the St. Johns area. -The position supports patients 95% in an office clinic telephonic role/clinical skill for patients face to face in the office in acute situations. - -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 required
  • Current Texas Vocational Nurse license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Ability to perform medical procedures, wound care, give injections and perform phlebotomy
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance -Preferred Qualifications:
    • IV certification
    • 1+ years of experience in a medical setting
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
    • Case Management and/or Triage experience -To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. -Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) -**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. - Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. - -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. - - - - - -UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. - - - - - - - - -Job Keywords: -Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, Triage Nurse, Nurse, Nursing, Clinic, Clinical, Case Management, Patient Care, Outpatient Clinic, WellMed, OptumCare, UHG, UnitedHealth Group, Austin, TX, Texas, - -Round Rock TX, Pflugerville TX, Leander TX, Kyle TX, Cedar Park TX

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