Licensed Practical Nurse - Richmond, VA
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
Careers 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 160
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)
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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.
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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.
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Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build
connections across our centers and communities. The primary center
for this position is Richmond, VA, though you may also operate in
other local work sites on an as needed basis.
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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.
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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 licensure
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care
setting
Current IV Certification or must be willing to obtain within 90
days if required by state
Experience with venipuncture and lab specimen collections
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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. - - - -
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer 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.
Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.
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Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is an employment
requirement.
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