LPN Pediatrics

Job description

Requisition number: 2381804 Job category: Nursing $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions. The Licensed Practical Nurse serves the patient, the physician and other staff members by assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. Primary Responsibilities: Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments and follow policies and procedures Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals Maintain the patient file, records and other information Use nursing theory to guide patient care Perform selected nursing and administrative duties Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments Give injections and apply splints and dressings Maintain patient confidentiality Attend staff meetings as required Maintain strictest confidentiality Perform other 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: Graduate of accredited nursing school Current Oregon LPN license 1+ year of professional nursing experience Healthcare provider level BLS/CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment Preferred Qualification: Experience with an electronic medical record system 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 - $36 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.