Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Auburn Gastroenterology

$2,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates!

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details:

• Location: 4 Brotherton Way, Auburn, MA, 01501
• Department: Gastroenterology
• Schedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM. This is a role that is 5 days x 8 hours.

This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing assessments during telephone triage in collaboration with the Registered Nurse or provider that include the physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient and their family and provides pertinent data collected to the provider
• Determines the level of urgency of patient needs based on input from telephone triage and collaborates with patient to formulate a plan to meet their needs. Share input from a patient and family with other health team members during the formulation of the care plan
• Establishes priorities when working with patients in various clinic settings and assists other staff members with their assignments
• Provides nursing intervention according to the individual patient visit or procedure and attends to patients needs promptly
• Administers medications safely and according to policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws
• Identifies teaching needs of patient and family collaboratively with Registered Nurse or provider, developing a plan to meet those needs
• Writes clear, concise nursing notes using appropriate EMR documentation tools that reflect the implementation and evaluation of care plan
• Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely. Incorporates the proper requirements in operating department-specific equipment to provide safe patient care
• Incorporates nursing and station-specific policies, procedures, and protocols into the delivery of patient care. Adheres to the organization, department, and unit-specific policies, procedures, and protocols
• Identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets patient needs promptly. Provides for the cultural and diverse needs of the patient when providing care
• Completes the unit-specific competency requirements satisfactorily and within the established timeframe(s)
• Performs processes involved in the delivery of age-appropriate patient care. Provides care appropriate to the patient population served as directed by the Registered Nurse or Provider
• Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new employees
• May assume the role of team leader as assigned by the Practice Manager
• May at times also be responsible for supporting duties assigned to Medical Assistant (MA) and Medical Office Assistant (MOA) when required

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:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a LPN in the State of Massachusetts
• Proven knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire
• 1+ years of LPN experience
• Phone triage experience
• Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)
• Pediatric experience

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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare 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.

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