Clinic Nurse LPN, Sun City Optum
About the position
The Clinic Nurse LPN at Optum is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of a Provider, ensuring compliance with nursing standards and protocols. This role involves screening patients, collaborating with the clinical team for treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation. The position emphasizes quality care and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall health management of patients.
Responsibilities
? Contributes to and supports the corporation's quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual efforts.
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? Maintains an active nursing appointment schedule for assisting the Provider in monitoring members' health care needs.
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? Assists the Care Manager and Provider in the follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits.
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? Comprehensively screens patients for care opportunities and collaborates with treating physician to develop care plans that meet patients' needs.
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? Provides condition-specific patient education and anticipatory guidance, as well as care coordination under the guidance of the Provider.
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? Provides health teaching and direct nursing care, comfort measures, and emotional support to patients.
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? Performs selected IV therapy and administers prescribed treatment per Provider order.
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? Maintains clinical documentation within the medical records assuring compliance with all guidelines.
Requirements
? High school graduate, GED or equivalent.
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? State Licensed LPN or RN.
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? Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
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? Certificate in Practical Nursing for LPNs.
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? Valid Florida LPN license.
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? IV certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment for LPNs.
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? Associates or Bachelor's degree in Science for RNs.
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? Valid Florida RN license.
Nice-to-haves
? 2+ years of experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, Acute Care.
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? Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
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? Experience in MS Office.
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? Bilingual - ability to speak fluent English and Spanish.
Benefits
? $2,500 Sign-on Bonus for LPN External Candidates
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? $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for RN External Candidates
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