? (Apply in 3 Minutes) Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN or LPN WellMed at Clearfork - Fort Worth, TX
Company: Optum
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN or LPN WellMed to join our team in
Fort Worth, 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 Under the direction of providers (defined as an MD, DO,
DPM, NP or PA) or RNs, the LVN / LPN provides clinical support
functions and professional nursing care to patients using
established standards of clinical nursing care and procedures
approved by WellMed and applicable state board of nursing . Is an
active member of the health care team to assess patients’ needs,
provide input into the plan of care and implement prescribed
interventions. Primary Responsibilities: - Performs all nursing
duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
(procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs,
phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing
- Participates in implementing established education plans for
patients and their families with common health problems and well
defined health learning needs - Coordinates patient care as
directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals,
transition visits, medications, procedures and follow up -
Documents chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy
and procedures, prepares patient for examination - Telephonically
obtains information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately
relays information to provider - Collects data and performs
“focused” nursing assessment of patients; assists in the evaluation
of a patient’s response to treatment and identifies patient’s
needs; communicates findings to the provider - Records patient
assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely
manner - Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including
laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients
prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant
information to the provider and / or RN - Provides a safe
environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic -
Ensures patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treats
patients with courtesy and respect - Organizes exam and treatment
rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments -
Practices standard infection control precautions - Ensures
medication management follows policies and procedures;
appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient
records - Follows laboratory management polices & procedures and
CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling -
Fulfills medication refill requests following approved protocols -
If certified in IV therapy; starts peripheral lines, monitors and
adjusts flow rates, prime IV lines, changes dressing on IV sites
(if needed) and discontinues venous lines - 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 and
unrestricted State Vocational / Practical Nursing license - Current
BLS certification - Ability to obtain IV certification if required
by clinic - Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office
procedures - Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with
electronic medical records - Proven ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situations - Proven ability to perform
medical procedures, give injections and perform phlebotomy - Proven
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship
with providers / staff, patients, and the community - 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 - 2 years of experience in a
medical setting - Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding - Proven
effective listening and communication skills; proper use of grammar
and spelling - Proven good communication and customer service
skills 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.
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