Bilingual Clinic LPN - Little Havana

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS - EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Bilingual Clinic LPN to join our team in Miami, FL. 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. 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.

In this role you will utilize your nursing skills and focus on preventative healthcare for seniors in a clinic setting. You will build meaningful relationships with seniors, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff. You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our aging population. We offer a regular schedule 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday and the benefits of working for a Fortune 6 company - career opportunities, great benefits, paid time off, and more! The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of chronic disease management, and have experience related to patient education and / or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting in addition to effective communication skills.

Under the direction of physicians, the Clinic LPN provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Address: 2960 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient needs using established triage protocol
• Recommends follow-up as indicated by protocol
• Schedules same day appointments, as indicated
• Documents all encounters in electronic medical records system
• Evaluates follow-up on patient condition and/or reaction to drugs and treatments
• Educates patients, family members and care givers on treatment and care plans
• Maintains quality control standards (HIPAA/OSHA)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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 Practical Nurse license in Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
• Proven effective use of proper grammar, spelling, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Bilingual Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• IV certification
• 1+ years of experience in a medical setting
• Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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