LPN - Pediatrics

Optum NM is seeking a LPN - Pediatrics to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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 supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct, safe, appropriate, and effective nursing care to designated patients in accordance with patient needs, current standards of nursing practice, and organizational policies within the scope of LPN Licensure and organization policy. Performs general nursing tasks. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.Primary Responsibilities:

Identifies and collects information concerning the health status of patients

Evaluates patient’s responses to interventions and to the revision of the plan of care as needed

Ensures the implementation of patient care orders in a timely manner

Demonstrates quality improvement, facilitating the generation of ideas for improvement of patient care and functioning of the clinic

Responsible for completing basic LPN competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies

Follows organizational policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

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 a Licensed Practical Nursing program

Current BLS Certification; Valid NM LPN Licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of related experience

Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality; basic math skills, basic computer skills

Physical Demands:

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Kneeling/Crouching

Lifting

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.