LPN Immediate Care
Company: Optum
Location: Philomath
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum
family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty
group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our
patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading
clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a
quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and
Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values
work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive
benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and
discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing
together.
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General Role Description: -
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides assistance to the physician
with patient care in accordance with established methods and
techniques while conforming with recognized standards and as
defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Participates and maintains a culture within The Corvallis Clinic
consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral
Standards Caregiver Handbook. To this end, employee will be
expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles
contained within
Directs patient flow and prepare patients for exams
Facilitates collection of all necessary information required for
patient visits. Accurately records pertinent information in the
chart and insures necessary patient care paperwork is processed and
forwarded in a timely manner
Accepts and returns patient phone calls, and insures that callbacks
and prescription refills are completed in a timely fashion
consistent with physician guidelines and scope of practice as well
as clinic guidelines. Document pertinent information accurately
Assists providers with procedures as directed and maintains
asepsis. Performs invasive procedures for which he/she has the
training and skills
Proactively monitors physician schedules for accuracy
Improves the quality of care through continuing education and
self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes
attendance/participation in most inservices/department meetings and
remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures
Actively participates in cleaning of shared work areas and keep
exam rooms clean, neat and stocked
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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 an accredited school of practical nursing
Current unencumbered licensure in Oregon
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to
complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Experience in acute care and/or an office/clinic setting
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Preferred Qualifications: -
Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care
Demonstrated ability to prioritize
Demonstrated ability to work compatibly with physicians, patients
and other staff
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and
cope with the hazards of a busy, fast-paced work environment -
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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.
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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. - -
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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. -
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment -
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