LVN - Hospitalist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor. The LVN applies clinical nursing knowledge and demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational, and professional standards. The Hospitalist LVN works closely with hospitalist physicians, Registered Nurses, Case Management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support the coordination of care for hospitalized patients and promote continuity of care throughout the hospitalization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Coordination: Work closely with hospitalist physicians; facilitate communication; coordinate orders, diagnostics, consultations, admissions, and follow-up needs; support patient flow
• Clinical Nursing Responsibilities: Obtain and document patient information; communicate patient changes; administer medications within scope; assist during emergencies
• Admissions, Discharges and Transitions of Care: Assist with direct admissions, transfusion admissions, discharge coordination and continuity of care
• Patient Education: Reinforce patient and family education; identify learning needs; reconcile medications and update pharmacy information
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain Epic documentation; comply with HIPAA, OSHA, PHS, EHS, infection prevention and safety standards
• Customer Service and Teamwork: Deliver compassionate service; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; maintain professional telephone etiquette
• Quality Improvement and Department Support: Attend meetings and education; participate in quality initiatives; monitor supplies and equipment; report unsafe practices

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 from an approved vocational nursing program
• Current and valid Texas LVN license; BLS through the American Heart Association
• 5+ years in ambulatory/primary care setting
• Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for the assigned patient population and clinical area
• Proven excellent communication and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years inpatient hospital experience
• Experienced in EMR documentation practices and Epic use
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

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 $24 - $43 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.