Clinic LVN USMD Crossroads - 2178212

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sm) Under the direction of providers (defined as an MD, DO, DPM, NP, or PA) or RNs, the LVN / LPN provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and procedures approved by the applicable state board of nursing.

Is an active member of the health care team to assess patients’ needs, provide input into the plan of care and implement prescribed interventions.

• Primary Responsibilities : Performs all nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing Participates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs Coordinates patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures, and follow-up Documents chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination Telephonically obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to the provider Collects data and performs focused nursing assessment of patients;
• assists in the evaluation of a patient’s response to treatment and identifies patient’s needs; communicates findings to the provider Records patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider and / or RN Provides a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments Practices standard infection control precautions Ensures medication management follows policies and procedures;
• appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records Follows laboratory management policies & procedures and CLIA standards;
• collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling Fulfills medication refill requests following approved protocols If certified in IV therapy;

starts peripheral lines, monitor and adjusts flow rates, prime IV lines, changes dressing on IV sites (if needed) and discontinues venous lines Performs all other related duties as assigned 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 : High school diploma or GED Current and unrestricted State Vocational / Practical Nursing license Current BLS certification If required by the clinic, IV certification must be obtained Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records Proven effective listening and communication skills;

proper use of grammar and spelling Proven good communication and customer service skills Demonstrated ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Demonstrated ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers / staff, patients, and the community This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease Preferred Qualifications : IV certification 2+ years of experience in a medical setting Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding Physical & Mental Requirements : Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle USMD part of OptumCare is a multi-specialty group of hospital, clinics and physicians.

USMD serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with more than physicians and associate practitioners, and provides healthcare services to patients in more than 20 different specialties at its 2 hospitals, 4 cancer treatment centers and nearly 50 physician clinics, many of which are multi-specialty.

Careers with USMD. If you’re idea of a great day at work involves putting great new ideas to work, we should talk. Throughout the greater Dallas area, we’ve built an evolving, integrated health care model that brings primary care and specialist providers together to work in new and better ways.

A thriving part of OptumCare and the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, our multi specialty group of hospitals, clinics and providers features more than physicians and associate practitioners.

We provide health care services to patients in more than 20 different specialties at our two hospitals, four cancer treatment centers and nearly 50 physician clinics.

Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm) 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.