Licensed Practical Nurse - Lewisburg, WV
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Lewisburg
Posted on: September 14, 2023
Job Description:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External CandidatesCareers with
MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality,
convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients'
expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day
from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to
help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what's really
important. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent
care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services.
As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
we're working together to help people live healthier lives and to
help the health system work better for everyone. You can become
part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers
across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV
and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)------The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible
for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a
positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with
physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical
staff. The successful LPN will have sound clinical acumen, strong
communication skills and a dedication to customer service and
patient care.This role is center-based and requires working in a
clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a
potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne
pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a
time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual
dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift
50 lbs. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and
business needs.Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to
build connections across our centers and communities. The primary
center for this position is Lewisburg, WV, though you may also
operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.Primary
Responsibilities:
- Complete provider orders per state and provider
regulations
- Assists the provider with examinations, procedures, and other
duties
- Responsible for screening and accurate detailed clinical intake
of patients and updating medical records
- Able to prepare and administer all prescribed medications
including, but not limited to, IV medications and fluid
administration, IM, SQ, PO, and intradermal medication
administration at the direction of the medical provider (per
applicable State regulations and MedExpress guidelines)
- Oversee and coordinate the daily patient care flow
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen
collection, exam preparation, etc.
- Complete occupational health testing including such services as
urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and
physicals
- Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
- Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new
types of procedures, etc.----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:--
- Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical or
Vocational Nursing
- Current state LPN licensure and BLS/CPR certification
- 1+ years of direct patient care experience
- Maintain CEU/CMEs as applicable for licensurePreferred
Qualifications:
- Current IV Certification or must be willing to obtain within 90
days if required by state
- Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care
setting
- Experience with venipuncture and lab specimen collections----At
UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.------------Diversity creates a healthier
atmosphere: OptumCare and its affiliated medical practices are
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
and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning
employment.------Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases
is an employment requirement.
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