LVN Community Health Nurse

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LVN Community Health Nurse to join our team in San Antonio, TX. 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

The Community Wellness Nurse ensures delivery of health screening, flu vaccines and health education in senior centers and in the community. This position serves in community based projects that promote preventative healthcare and positively enhance the lives of individuals.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively seeks ways to improve levels of customer service and quality of care
• Remains current with WellMed training resources, practices, certifications and licensures as well as training in evidence based programs
• Works within the Code of Professional Conduct, Scope and Standards of Practice, State Law and Regulation as well as following internal policies and procedures
• Performs and completes all program health screenings per required metrics
• Administers flu vaccines and complies with WellMed and CDC guidelines
• Coordinates health education and provides resources on health topics
• Processes appropriate documents and records in an accurate and organized manner
• Maintains medical equipment and supply inventory
• Ensures adherence to proper bio-hazard disposal and safety policies and procedures
• Ensures deliverables, timelines and accurate reporting
• Leverages opportunities to educate consumers about the WellMed Model of Care
• Acts as an Ambassador for WellMed with the City of San Antonio and other community Partners
• 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 Texas Vocational Nurse License
• 2 years of related LVN experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure to practice in the State of Texas
• 5 years of experience in clinical, community or health education setting
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills
• Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact productivity with individuals and teams

Physical & Mental Requirements: 

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 20 pounds of force
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

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.

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.

Salary : $20 - $39