Licensed Vocational Nurse

UnitedHealth Group • Arcadia, CA • 6h ago

Requisition number: 2396304

Job category: Nursing

Optum CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team in Arcadia, 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 in improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies 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. 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

Notify pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of new refills as ordered by the clinician

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

I.V. and Blood withdraw certified

Preferred Qualifications:

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 $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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