Clinic LVN - Palliative Care - WellMed - Austin, 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)   Under the direction of physicians, the Clinic LVN provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group.   Please note: This is a full time, clinic based position located at our Rosewood clinic located in Austin, TX. The LVN in this role will provide telephonic and, at times, in clinic support to our Palliative Care patients.     Primary Responsibilities: Assesses 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

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required
Current Vocational Nurse license in Texas
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
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:

IV certification preferred
One or more years of experience in a medical setting
Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomyBilingual preferred
 
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 90,000+ 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)
 
 
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