Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - O'Fallon, IL

Careers with MedExpress. AtMedExpress, we believe in deliveringquality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients'expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 witha full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, gethealthy, and get back to what's really important. We provide a broad scope ofservices including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employerhealth services. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family ofbusinesses, we're working together to help people live healthier lives and tohelp the health system work better for everyone. You can become part of ourelite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers across the country andtwo administrative offices in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us andstart doing your life's best work.SM







The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical isresponsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing apositive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians,advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. The successful RN/LPNwill have sound clinical acumen, strong communication skills and a dedicationto customer service and patient care.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, screen, triage and perform treatment ordered for patients
• Perform medical treatment as ordered by provider or established MedExpress standing orders
• Prepare and assist provider with dispensing prescribed medications (in states where applicable)
• Assists the provider with examinations, procedures and other duties
• Oversee and coordinate the daily patient care flow
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
• Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals
• Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
• Proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and/or paper based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.

This roleis center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level ismoderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases andblood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at atime (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity inrelation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Hours may varybased on location, patient volume, and business needs.

You'llbe rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that willchallenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in yourrole as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

• Current active licensure in state of residence
• 2+ years dedicated clinical experience
• Maintain BLS/CPR and CME/CEU's as applicable for licensure
• Hold state required license and/or certification which allows placement of IVs or must be willing to obtain within 90 days if required by state (e.g. RN License; LPN + IV Certification)
• Thisposition requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity toMeasles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis throughlab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor'sdiagnosis of disease.
  

PreferredQualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care setting
• 2+ years dedicated nursing experience
• Working knowledge of computerized information systems (EMR) used in clinical management settings
• Experience with IV insertion
• Experience with employer health services / occupational medicine
• Experience with venous access for medication administration, venipuncture and lab specimen collections

Diversitycreates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare and its affiliated medical practicesare Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualifiedapplicants 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, maritalstatus, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCareand its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates arerequired to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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