In-Home Mobile Urgent Care LPN or RN
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Newton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSCareers at Landmark,
part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. At
Landmark, we work to deliver high quality, comprehensive care to
chronically ill patients wherever they reside and whenever they
need it. We focus on doing what's right for the people we serve,
even when it's not easy. This is your opportunity to be part of a
compassionate team that is setting out to change health care for
complex, chronic patients. We're looking for driven people like you
because changing the status quo takes dedication. Here, we'll
invest in your personal and professional growth while giving you a
unique opportunity to make a difference. Helping people feel their
best is a rewarding part of doing -your life's best work.
(sm)Landmark Health was created to transform how healthcare is
delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our
community. - Our medical group provides home-based medical care to
chronically ill patients, many of whom are ill-equipped to navigate
our overwhelming healthcare system. -This role primarily provides
medical care and management to members served by the Landmark
program who request urgent visits to the IDT team during daytime
and/or swing hours (8-hour shifts). This position also participates
in new patient enrollment, post-discharge visits, and gathering
clinical information for medical necessity determinations for
service requests. - Dedicated to improving the health and
well-being of members, this position collaborates within
longitudinal Landmark provider and/or the PCP as needed to discuss
immediate and ongoing patient care needs.Work Schedule: -Ability to
work a variety of shifts. Possible weekend rotations.Location: -Des
Moines, Iowa, and surrounding areasPrimary Responsibilities:
Practices in accordance with the
respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of
registered nursesDuring the visit, promptly communicates with the
longitudinal provider and/or pod leader to discuss patient
assessment and receive/document/implement orders
receivedComfortable with basic procedures of nursing care,
including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters,
nasal packing, wound care, etc.Competes the required documentation
in a timely manner (goal: during or immediately after the visit)
allowing the care team access to the care provided and a note to be
generated for co-signatureCompetency in care for core chronic
disease condition of internal medicine and their respective
exacerbations (e.g., COPD, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney Disease,
Wounds, Infections, etc.)Communicates to and participates in
discussions with the on-call and other team members regarding
urgent call matters that may require close patient follow-up or
alteration of the care planCompletes follow-up and post-hospital
assessments according to documented standard operating
proceduresImplements appropriate diagnostics and completes
interventions received via verbal order (?) from longitudinal
provider/pod leader as appropriate, to avoid unnecessary
transfers/acute admissionsConsults with hospital physicians
following notifications of member transferWorks with the Regional
Medical Director (RMD) and physician pod leaders to develop quality
improvement programs and provides feedback regarding needed
equipment and training to ensure maximum value to the RN
Urgentivist positionEducates members and/or their caregivers in
disease processes and ways to manage them effectivelyParticipates
in management meetings that include, but may not be limited
to:Daily huddle callsWeekly case conference reviewsMonthly staff
meetingsQuarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetingsContinuing
education/journal club programs
On-call for caseload during business
hoursKeeps current on relevant medical and nursing research,
technology, and related issues by attending continuing education
courses, professional meetings, and journal reviewsPerform related
duties as necessary and other duties as assignedCOMPETENCIES:
Problem Solving -- Identifies and
resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes
information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well
in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing
with emotional topicsTechnical Skills -- Assesses own strengths and
weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives
to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with
otherCustomer Service -- Manages difficult or emotional customer
situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer
feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and
assistance; meets commitmentsInterpersonal Skills -- Focuses on
solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others;
keeps emotions under control and overcomes resistance when
necessary; remains open to new ideasOral Communication -- Speaks
clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
listens and seeks clarification; responds openly to questions. -
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
eventsAttendance/Punctuality -- Is consistently at work and on
time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
arrives at meetings and appointments on timeDependability --
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes
responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long
hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on
time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate
planInitiative -- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development
activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent
actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of
opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed; generates
suggestions for improving work and workflowComputer literacy -
-Experience in electronic health recordsWhat are the reasons to
consider working for UnitedHealth Group? - - Put it all together -
competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program,
performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their
commitment to your success. -Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to
accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan
options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a
Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along
with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k)
Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation
ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee
Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal
insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)More information can be downloaded
at: -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 (LPN) -OR
-Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing (RN)Reside in Iowa and
hold an active unrestricted LPN -or RN -License in the state of
Iowa1+ years of experience evaluating, assessing, and providing
patient careAbility to work a variety of shiftsAbility to travel
75%+ of the time within assigned areaAccess to reliable
transportation to conduct patient visitsComfortable working with
electronic medical records and mobile technologyFull COVID-19
vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates
located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also
comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will
adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all
client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination,
and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred
Qualifications:
Urgent care, emergency room, or
community home health experience2+ years clinical experience;
Emergency Room, Urgent care, or ICU care experienceIV or blood draw
certificationComfortable working with MS Teams and MS OutlookSoft
Skills:
Solution-oriented mindset and work
approach. Charisma and a natural ability to connect with
othersExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a
strong emphasis on empathy and building rapport with patients -To
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So, when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
-**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external
candidates. - Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth
Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part
time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to
receive a sign on bonus. - - -Diversity creates a healthier
atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity /
Affirmative Action employer, 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.UnitedHealth Group -is a drug -
free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment. - -Job Keywords: LPN, registered Nurse, RN,
Field Based, Landmark Health, #RPO, #Red, hiring immediately, sign
on bonus
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