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LPN or LVN with WellMed - Harlingen, TX
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Harlingen, TX Harlingen, Texas |
About this job
Under the direction of physicians, the LPN Triage Nurse provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group.
Essential Job Functions
- Assess patient needs using established triage protocol.
- Recommends follow-up as indicated by protocol.
- Schedules same day appointments, as indicated.
- Documents all encounters in electronic medical records system.
- Evaluates follow-up on patient condition and/or reaction to drugs and treatments.
- Educates patients, family members and care givers on treatment and care plans.
- Maintains quality control standards (HIPAA/OSHA).
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current Texas Vocational Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
- Effective use of proper grammar, spelling, medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Effective listening and communication skills.
- Bilingual
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills
- IV certification preferred.
- One or more years of experience in a medical setting.
- Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy.
WellMed is a healthcare delivery system serving more than 90,000 patients, primarily Medicare eligible seniors, in Texas and Florida through primary care clinics, multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, WellMed is an industry leader in medical risk management, highly effective disease management and chronic care programs, healthcare delivery services and more.
Our focus and mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. We are innovators in preventative healthcare, striving to change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Our providers and support staff are selected for their dedication to the senior population and focus on preventative, proactive patient care.
WellMed is now part of the OptumHealth division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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