Triage LVN Well Med Austin
Company: Optum
Location: Cedar Creek
Posted on: February 13, 2025
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Job Description:
CORRECT EXAMPLE TAG LINE:
$2500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
-401K Match
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CORRECT EXAMPLE TAG LINE:
$2,500 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
-401K Match
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WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Triage LVN to join our team in Austin, TX. 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.
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.
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
In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone.
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
Ability to obtain IV certification if required by the clinic
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 ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations
Proven ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and
perform phlebotomy
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community
Proven good communication and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications:
IV certification
2+ years of experience in a medical setting
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle
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.
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