LPN - Oregon Medical Group

Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

The Licensed Practical Nurse serves the patient, the physician and other staff members by assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments and follow policies and procedures
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
• Maintain the patient file, records and other information
• Use nursing theory to guide patient care
• Perform selected nursing and administrative duties
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Give injections and apply splints and dressings
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Maintain strictest confidentiality
• Perform 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 of accredited nursing school
• Current Oregon LPN license
• Healthcare provider level BLS/CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment
• 1+ years of professional nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with an electronic medical record system