What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at UnitedHealth Group?
Optum CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team in Long Beach, CA. 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.
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse I, you will perform moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. You will also be responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct patient to proper exam/treatment area and prepare patient for examinations and other procedures including IV insertion. Assists in the transportation of patients and patient flow
- Obtain records and reports vital signs and any other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician
- Administer medication, perform various patient tests and instruct patients on procedural preparations under the supervision of the clinician or RN
- Collect, label, and transport various specimens to appropriate destinations
- Maintain and cleans exam/treatment areas and medical equipment
- Maintain logs, records of medical procedures, and inventories of supplies
- Perform telephone screening
- Perform additional 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:
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
- Active, unrestricted LVN license from the state of California
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain at the time of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- I.V. and Blood withdraw certified
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- 1 years of experience working as an LVN/LPN
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Salary : $20 - $36
