Join Optum as a Licensed Practical Nurse, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care and operational duties, ensuring quality healthcare delivery. You'll be part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and providing integrated care.
Key Responsibilities
Directs patient to proper exam/treatment area and prepares patient for examinations and other procedures
Obtains records and reports vital signs and any other pertinent patient information to the RN or clinician
Administers medication, performs various patient tests, and instructs patients on procedural preparations under the supervision of the clinician or RN
Notifies pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of new refills as ordered by the clinician
Collects, labels, and transports various specimens to appropriate destinations
Maintains and cleans exam/treatment areas and medical equipment
Maintains logs, records of medical procedures, and inventories of supplies
Performs telephone screening
Performs additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Current Washington State Practical Nursing license
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
1+ years of experience working as an LVN/LPN
Preferred Qualifications
I.V. therapy and phlebotomy certification
3+ years of experience working as an LVN/LPN
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution