LPN, Adult Medicine - Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

15d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a LPN, Adult Medicine 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. 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. This LPN position is in Adult Medicine. Location: Southwest Medical Nellis Healthcare Center. Las Vegas, NV No weekends, nights or holidays. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current, unrestricted NV LPN license or temporary NV LPN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV LPN license upon expiration of temporary NV LPN license
CPR/BLS certification (or able to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Electronic medical records (EMR) experience
Immunization and injection experience
Charge or leadership experience
Bilingual in English and Spanish
1+ years of clinical experience as a LPN

Responsibilities

Collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief compliant, review of medications, allergies health risk screen information, status of extended care benefits and other services
Provide clinical intervention such as drug administration, treatments, and procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice
Assist with phone calls and messages
Determine best actions and collaborate with team to assign accountabilities to resolve
Participate in monitoring patients with chronic disease and extended care benefits including verification of eligibility and status of services
Anticipate provider needs for patient exam or treatment in collaboration with RN
Assist RN with the coordination and completion of patient care plan
Assist coworkers with duties when requested to include training of medical Assistants and assisting in areas as needed
Compliance requirements such as laboratory QC management, waive testing, maintenance of crash cart and narcotic count as well as other requirements dictated by clinic needs
Gather medical information as needed to present cases to ITDs as required
Other responsibilities as required