Optum ยท 11 hours ago
Licensed Practical Nurse Internal Medicine Atrius Health Kenmore
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20.38/hr - $36.44/hr
1+ years expOptum is an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering effective care for patients. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and contribute to the quality of care while working collaboratively within a clinical team.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Functions within a designated clinical team
Obtains and documents relevant patient information regarding health status; intervenes within scope of practice and escalates issues to the appropriate provider
Provides standard patient education under the direction of an established documented plan of care
Obtains vital signs and other department-based testing
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed and in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
Starts and monitors intravenous infusions. Informs RN or clinician of IVs that need mixing
Documents all patient care activities, observations, actions and patient outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established organizational timeframe
Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding
Performs the necessary set-up for examinations and procedures available to support the clinician and patient
Communicates any pertinent information to the relevant members of the health care team verbally and/or through medical record. Maintains patient confidentiality
Under established protocols or under specific clinician direction, communicates with patients or family regarding specific test results or follow-up plans
Proficient in medication administration via IM, sc, ID and nebulizer routes
Maintains proficiencies in role specific procedures as defined in organizational LPN competencies
Participates in organizational and departmental process improvement activities
Participate in emergency procedures
Provides exceptional service to patients, families and other staff members
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate from a state-approved school of practical nursing
Current, unrestricted license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Proven ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications
Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
1+ years of nursing experience
Experience with an electronic medical records system
Benefits
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Annual reviews
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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