Supportive Care LVN Well Med El Paso

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a  Supportive Care LVN to join our team in El Paso, TX. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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.

To provide a variety of patient care activities supporting the needs of the Supportive Care Program in both office duties/clerical, as well as clinical duties as necessary. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse as required by state of employment (procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy) 
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and timely
• Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for each patient prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider 100% of the time
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physician, company standards and policies 
• Organized and accurate processing of appropriate documents Respects patient confidentiality 
• Organizes housecall bags and maintains equipment, responsible for ordering equipment as necessary
• Maintains all required certifications 
• Answers phones and schedules appointments based on best geographic locations to minimize drive time between patients
• Schedule family meetings when appropriate
• Note taking during Interdisciplinary Team Meeting 
• Ensuring proper communication between PCP and Supportive Care Team
• Triages patient phone calls to the appropriate destination, ensuring that urgent calls are expedited to the provider
• Readies patient chart for each provider’s daily visits: 
  
  • Map on front of the chart 
  • Charts updated with labs, data, consult notes, hospital records, etc. 
  • Consents in chart when appropriate 
• Medical records management 
• Participates in Marketing events 
• Performing a medical house call if necessary 
• Collect any samples from the home visits (labs) and ensure proper labeling/dissemination 
• Keep provider mileage logs and reimbursements 
• Obtain and track referrals 
• Fulfill medication refill requests 
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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 graduate or GED equivalent
• Current unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state of employment 
• Current BLS certification or must obtain certification within 30 days of employment hire date 
• 3+ years of related LVN or LPN clinical experience
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding
• Knowledge of medical office procedures
• Proven accurate documentation
• Proven ability to perform procedures, injections and phlebotomy
• Proven ability to maintain quality control standards
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Proven ability to follow procedures and rules
• Proven ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric system
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Proven good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable transportation for daily travel to various locations as assigned 
• Valid drivers license within the state of work 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of LVN or LPN experience in a medical, home or hospice setting 
• Knowledge/experience in hospice, palliative care, chronic care and end-of-life patient management 

Physical & Mental Requirement:

• Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle 

The hourly range for this role is  $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment.. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.