Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Requisition Number: 2281277
Job Category: Nursing
Primary Location: Muncie, IN, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

$1,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates!

American Health Network, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join our team in Muncie, IN. 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.

 

It is time to take your career to the next level. In this role, you will learn from healthcare experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinic setting. At OptumCare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of business, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, health care providers and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care. 

 

Position Details:

Location: American Health Network, a Part of Optum: 3631 N. Morrison Muncie IN 47304
Schedule:  Monday – Friday between 7am-6pm / No evenings, weekends, or holidays!
Specialty: Family Practice

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
  • Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
  • Document patient care using electronic medical record software
  • Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures 
  • Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed

At American Health Network, a part of Optum, transforming the delivery of health care across our region is our passion. Founded in 1994, we are an established multi-specialty, physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system that cares for over 325,000 patients throughout our locations. Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone.

 

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: 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Active, unrestricted LPN license in the state of Indiana

Preferred Qualifications: 

    • CPR certification
    • Experience working as an LPN in a family practice setting
    • Experience with NextGen or other electronic medical record (EMR) software
    • Experience performing medical back-office tasks including injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis, and administering medications
    • Experience performing medical front-office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills, and referrals

    The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

     

    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.

    Additional Job Detail Information

    Requisition Number 2281277

    Business Segment Optum

    Employee Status Regular

    Job Level Individual Contributor

    Travel No

    Country: US

    Overtime Status Non-exempt

    Schedule Full-time

    Shift Day Job

    Telecommuter Position No

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