LVN, Supervisor

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Department:  Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, ENT
• Location: Optum Covina Main
• Direct Reports: 12+ Medical Assistants

As an LVN Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of 12+ MAs and seven clinicians across three high-volume specialties – Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, and ENT. You will also be responsible for performing operational duties as required under the supervision of the Sr. Site Administrator.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Supervise day-to-day operations and optimize workflows for all three specialties
• Mentor and train teammates on SOPs and best practices. Monitor and evaluate staff performance, provide feedback and support through one-to-one meetings
• Oversee provider schedules. Ensure optimal access by maintaining scheduling protocols and addressing No-Shows and Cancellations. Closely monitor surgery schedules to ensure block time is utilized
• Oversee and ensure that all aspects of the High-Level Disinfection (HLD) process are conducted properly and adheres to all OSHA, CDC, and safety guidelines
• Ensure monthly expiration logs for medications (refrigerated and non-refrigerated) are maintained. Verify medications and vaccine doses for non-licensed teammates
• Prepare and lead efforts for Practice Health & Safety audits for all three specialties
• Assist with Quality Metrics, patient care-gap opportunities, and Specialty Access Metric goals
• Assist in responding to patient emergencies per Emergency Response Protocols (STAT Nurse)
• Conduct daily stand-ups with teams to evaluate departmental needs and communicate operational updates
• Participate in all Nurse Leadership regional meetings and facilitate Skills Validation for Medical Assistants during evening hours and/or weekends (selected Saturdays only)

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: 

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
• Current California LVN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain at the time of hire
• 2+ years of experience working as an LVN

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of supervisory or management experience 
• I.V. therapy & blood draw certification (need to confirm requirement by site)

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $48,300 to $94,500 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.  

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

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