LVN Intake - WellMed Central Brownsville

UnitedHealth Group•Brownsville, TX

24d•$20 - $36

About The Position

Under the direction of providers (MD, DO, DPM, NP, or PA) or registered nurses, the LVN/LPN provides clinical support and professional nursing care to patients according to established clinical nursing standards and procedures approved by WellMed and the applicable state board of nursing. As an active member of the health care team, the LVN/LPN assesses patient needs, contributes to care planning, and implements prescribed interventions. The role performs nursing duties within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, including procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, and phlebotomy. It supports patient education, coordinates care, prepares patients for examinations, obtains and communicates symptom information, conducts focused nursing assessments, documents care, and reviews patient records and test results for the provider. The position also maintains a safe and confidential clinic environment, prepares and sterilizes rooms and instruments, follows infection control and laboratory procedures, manages medications and refill requests, and performs IV therapy tasks when certified. Other related duties may be assigned. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, an active unrestricted state vocational/practical nursing license, current BLS certification, medical terminology and office procedure knowledge, computer proficiency, and the ability to perform clinical procedures including injections and phlebotomy. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates. The hourly pay range is $20.00–$36.00 for full-time employment. A comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution are offered subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current and unrestricted State Vocational/Practical Nursing license.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures.
Computer proficiency to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
Effective listening and communication skills, including proper grammar and spelling.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections, and perform phlebotomy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, patients, and the community.
Good communication and customer service skills.
If required by the clinic, obtain IV certification.
Complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis through laboratory confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 35 pounds of force.
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
Occasional exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a medical setting.
IV certification.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing duties within the scope of an LVN/LPN license, including procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, and phlebotomy, as permitted by the applicable state board of nursing.
Participate in implementing established education plans for patients and families with common health problems and defined learning needs.
Coordinate patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up.
Document chief complaints, room patients, and prepare them for examination according to policy and procedures.
Obtain chief complaint and symptom information by telephone and accurately relay it to the provider.
Collect data, conduct focused nursing assessments, help evaluate patient responses to treatment, identify patient needs, and communicate findings to the provider.
Record patient assessments and care accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Review patient records, charts, reports, laboratory and x-ray results, and other pertinent information before provider visits, and report relevant information to the provider and/or RN.
Maintain a safe clinic environment in accordance with OSHA standards.
Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and treat patients courteously and respectfully.
Organize, stock, and clean examination and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
Follow standard infection control precautions.
Manage medications according to policies and procedures and document medications and immunizations in patient records.
Follow laboratory management policies and procedures and CLIA standards; collect and properly label laboratory samples.
Fulfill medication refill requests according to approved protocols.
If certified in IV therapy, start peripheral lines, monitor and adjust flow rates, prime IV lines, change IV-site dressings when needed, and discontinue venous lines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.