LPN - Allergy

UnitedHealth Group•Middletown, NY

5d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking an LPN - Allergy to join their team in Middletown, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. The role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the opportunity to contribute new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions. Optum in the tri-state region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group) offers an interconnected network for collaborative work and coordinated care. They provide access to over 2,100 providers across 70 specialties, working in 360 medical practices and over 55 urgent care locations in New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
New York State (NYS) license with current NYS registration, in good standing

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/BLS certification
1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse or two years as a medical assistant in a pertinent practice area

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices
Coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care
Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching
Provides Direction To: Clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel