In-Home Mobile Urgent Care LPN or RN
Company: Unitedhealth Group
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: August 7, 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 whats right for the people we serve,
even when its 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. Were looking for driven people like you
because changing the status quo takes dedication. Here, well 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 doingyour lifes 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
rotationsLocation:Field Based-Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding
areasPrimary Responsibilities:
- Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and
regulations governing the practice of registered nurses
- During the visit, promptly communicates with the longitudinal
provider and/or pod leader to discuss patient assessment and
receive/document/implement orders received
- Comfortable 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-signature
- Competency 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
plan
- Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to
documented standard operating procedures
- Implements appropriate diagnostics and completes interventions
received via verbal order (?) from longitudinal provider/pod leader
as appropriate, to avoid unnecessary transfers/acute
admissions
- Consults with hospital physicians following notifications of
member transfer
- Works 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 position
- Educates members and/or their caregivers in disease processes
and ways to manage them effectively
- Participates in management meetings that include, but may not
be limited to:
- Daily huddle calls
- Weekly case conference reviews
- Monthly staff meetings
- Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings
- Continuing education/journal club programs
- On-call for caseload during business hours
- Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research,
technology, and related issues by attending continuing education
courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews
- Perform 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
topics
- Technical Skills- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
pursues training and development opportunities; strives to
continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with
other
- Customer 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 commitments
- Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict; maintains
confidentiality; listens to others; keeps emotions under control
and overcomes resistance when necessary; remains open to new
ideas
- Oral 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 events
- Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time;
ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at
meetings and appointments on time
- Dependability- 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 plan
- Initiative- 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 workflow
- Computer 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 Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health
Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC
Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at:Youll 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) ORAssociates Degree or higher
in Nursing (RN)
- Reside in Iowa and hold an active unrestricted LPNor RNLicense
in the state of Iowa
- 1+ years of experience evaluating, assessing, and providing
patient care
- Ability to work a variety of shifts
- Ability to travel 75%+ of the time within assigned area
- Access to reliable transportation to conduct patient
visits
- Comfortable working with electronic medical records and mobile
technology
- Full 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
experience
- 2+ years clinical experience; Emergency Room, Urgent care, or
ICU care experience
- IV or blood draw certification
- Comfortable working with MS Teams and MS OutlookSoft Skills:
- Solution-oriented mindset and work approach. Charisma and a
natural ability to connect with others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong
emphasis on empathy and building rapport with patientsTo 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.
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