Licensed Vocational Nurse
UnitedHealth Group•Temple City, CA
•$20 - $36
About The Position
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse I, you will perform moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. You will also perform operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee. The role is with Optum’s Pacific West region, which focuses on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
- Hold an active, unrestricted LVN license from the state of California.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or be able to obtain it at the time of hire.
- Be certified in I.V. and blood withdrawal.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- At least 1 year of experience working as an LVN/LPN.
Responsibilities
- Direct patients to the proper exam or treatment area and prepare them for examinations and other procedures; assist with patient transportation and flow.
- Obtain records and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician.
- Administer medication, perform patient tests, and instruct patients on procedural preparations under clinician or RN supervision.
- Notify pharmacies of new prescriptions and clinician-authorized refills.
- Collect, label, and transport specimens to appropriate destinations.
- Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas and medical equipment.
- Maintain logs and records of medical procedures and inventories of supplies.
- Perform telephone screening.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
