LVN

Optum CA is seeking a LVN to join our team in Colton, 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.

Responsible for performing moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or NP (Nurse Practitioner) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. Responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of quality patient care in our infusion clinic
• Maintains patients' dignity by protecting patients' rights to privacy, confidentiality, and safety
• Works as a team with all ancillary services to expedite and coordinate patient care
• Directs patient to proper exam/treatment area and prepares patient for examinations and other procedures. Assists in the transportation of patient and patient flow
• Obtains records and reports vital signs and any other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician
• Administers medication safely, accurately and in accordance with the state of California licensure
• Performs various patient tests, and instructs patients on procedural preparations under the supervision of the clinician or RN
• Maintains and cleans exam/treatment areas and medical equipment
• Assist physician and patient with insurance authorizations by proper form initiation, correct CPT& ICD-10 coding, computer data entry, phone calls, interfacing professionally with HMO and Billing Office, faxes, and letters as relates and is appropriate
• Notifies pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of new refills as ordered by the clinician
• Collects, labels, and transports various specimens to appropriate destinations
• Maintains logs, records of medical procedures, and inventories of supplies
• Answers telephone calls, taking messages, referring calls to the doctor or licensed nurse as appropriate
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Float to other specialties as needed

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
• Current LVN licensure to practice in California
• I.V. therapy and phlebotomy certification
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA)
• 1 years of experience working as an LVN/LPN experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS
• PALS
• 1 years of experience working as an LVN/LPN Experience
• Infusion clinic experience
• Bilingual- English/Spanish

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