Posted: 19-Sep-24
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 142566539
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum NV is seeking a LPN 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. 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.
Southwest Medical part of OPTUMcare is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.
Work schedule: 7PM - 7:30AM, 3-12 hour shifts with a weekend rotation
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical intervention, such as drug administration, treatments and procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice
- Collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief complaint, review of medications, allergies health risk screen information and other services
- Direct patients to the team member that would resolve issues prior to and after the Primary Care appointment. Participates in the monitoring of patients with chronic disease. Ensure patients meet post hospital visit requirements, medication refills and follow up appointments
- Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate care; assists RN with the coordination and completion of patient care plan
- Compliance with customer services standards, billing functions to include patient check in/out process (SMA 180-2), cash handling, scheduling and entering appointments, demographics, empanelment and insurance information in ID
- Assist with phone calls and messages. Determines best actions and collaborates with team to assign accountabilities to resolve
- Compliance requirements such as laboratory QC management, waive testing, maintenance of crash cart and drug count, as well as other requirements dictated by clinic needs
- Other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, assisting coworkers, float to other areas and training of medical assistants
- Follow standard protocols, processes and policies to include but not limited to the following: medication refill, preventative services, managing conditions and disease case management as signed by department head or designee
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills
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:
- Active unrestricted NV licensure, with ability to obtain permanent LPN NV license upon expiration of temporary license
- Current CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire
- 1+ years of clinical nursing experience
- Knowledge of/experience with patient teaching
- Ability to administer medications and injections
Preferred Qualifications:
- IV certification/experience
- 1+ years working in Primary Care with HEDIS understanding
- 1+ years of experience charting and tasking in EMR
- Experience working in a team environment
- Solid customer service experience
Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. 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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
