LVN - WellMed Primary Care Redbird Sq - Dallas, TX

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)The LVN at WellMed Oak Cliff 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. This team member participates in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs.Primary Responsibilities:

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 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 polices & 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, monitors 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

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures

Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records

Effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar and spelling

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with providers/staff, patients, and the community

Good communication and customer service skills

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:

2+ years of experience in a medical setting

IV certification or ability to obtain IV certification if required by clinic

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 380,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Job Keywords: LVN, LPN, Practical Nurse, Vocational Nurse, Internal Medicine, Clinic, Full Time, Day Shift, WellMed, USMD, Outpatient, Dallas, TX, Texas