Position Description:

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess 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

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year telephonic triage experience is required.
• Current Texas Vocational Nurse license.
• 1+ year experience starting IVs and drawing blood
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English Language) is required

Assets:

• IV certification preferred.
• 2+ years of Triage experience.
• One or more years of experience in a medical setting.
• Ability to perform medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy.

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.