LPN Southwest Medical Pediatrics Nellis - North Las Vegas Nevada

Company: Optum
Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted On: 01/24/2025

$4,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates -

Optum NV is seeking a LPN Southwest Medial Pediatrics to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while -Caring. Connecting. Growing together.


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Southwest Medical part of OPTUMcare is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

This LPN will be responsible for direct provider support for the Maternal Child Department for any one of 6 locations. He / she will provide 1:1 coverage, floating to other clinical locations within the Maternal Child Department, including OB / GYN, as necessary and / or available.

Primary Responsibilities:

Room patients in OB/GYN and Pediatrics, as assigned, within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse and SMA company standards
Consistently utilize departmental standing orders to satisfy HEDIS requirements during each patient encounter
Collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief complaint, medications (including current pharmacy information), allergies, health risk screens, immunization status and other pertinent health information
Respects privacy and confidentiality at all times
Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, mid - level practitioners, LPN Supervisor, RN Program Manager and SMA company standards and policies
Assist co-workers / team members with other duties, to include, but not limited to, floating between Pediatrics and OB / GYN, as requested
Must also be willing and able to travel to alternate clinic locations
Organize and standardize exam and treatment rooms, stock and clean rooms daily and sterilize necessary instruments
Respond to telephones messages and patient care tasks daily as per SMA policy
Document all patient interactions in a timely manner within the medical record
Participate in the training of new employees, to include completion of orientation checklists, and assist with competency training
Maintaining compliance related to laboratory QC management and waive testing, maintenance of E - Kits (as applicable), clinic supply and PAR orders / levels and pediatric vaccine supplies and storage designations
Perform all other job related duties in Pediatrics and OB / GYN, as assigned



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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: -



High school diploma or GED
Current, unrestricted NV LPN license or temporary NV LPN license with the ability to obtain permanent NV LPN license upon expiration of temporary NV LPN license
Current CPR/BLS certification
IV certification or willing to obtain upon hire

Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client sites within a designated area




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Preferred Qualifications: -



1+ years of clinical experience
Pediatric and / or OB / GYN experience
Electronic Medical Records experience
Extensive familiarity of all aspects of pediatric vaccine requirements




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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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. - -

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -
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