What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN, Urgent Care Per Diem position at Optum?
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What You’ll Do (aka Description):
It is time to take your career to the next level. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Optum, you will be responsible for performing moderately complex and/or specialized patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of a clinician or Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure that patients receive appropriate care. Responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the site administrator or designee.
What Work Will Look Like:
- Schedule: 12 hour day shifts- per diem
- Requires a minimum of three shifts per pay period (every two weeks)
- Location: Pasadena, CA
- Setting: Urgent Care.
- Alternating weekends and holidays
- Experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care setting is required
What's required?
- 1 or 2 years of post-high school education or a degree from a two-year college.
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
- Current California LVN license.
- I.V. therapy and phlebotomy certification required.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA)- (100% online certification is not acceptable).
- Over 1 year and up to and including 3 years of experience.
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
It'd be even better if (#Preferred):
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting and/or specialty area such as: OR, ER, Urgent Care
UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status
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