Community Health LVN South San Antonio
Company: Optum
Location: Von Ormy
Posted on: May 26, 2025
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Job Description:
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
LVN Community Health Nurse to join our team in San Antonio, TX.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way
clinicians work and live.
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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
The Community Wellness Nurse ensures delivery of health screening,
flu vaccines and health education in senior centers and in the
community. This position serves in community based projects that
promote preventative healthcare and positively enhance the lives of
individuals.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Actively seeks ways to improve levels of customer service and
quality of care
Remains current with WellMed training resources, practices,
certifications and licensures as well as training in evidence based
programs
Works within the Code of Professional Conduct, Scope and Standards
of Practice, State Law and Regulation as well as following internal
policies and procedures
Performs and completes all program health screenings per required
metrics
Administers flu vaccines and complies with WellMed and CDC
guidelines
Coordinates health education and provides resources on health
topics
Processes appropriate documents and records in an accurate and
organized manner
Maintains medical equipment and supply inventory
Ensures adherence to proper bio-hazard disposal and safety policies
and procedures
Ensures deliverables, timelines and accurate reporting
Leverages opportunities to educate consumers about the WellMed
Model of Care
Acts as an Ambassador for WellMed with the City of San Antonio and
other community Partners
Performs all other related duties as assigned
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In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone.
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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 -
Current Texas Vocational Nurse License
2+ years of related LVN experience
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Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure to practice in the
State of Texas
5+ years of experience in clinical, community or health education
setting
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook
Proven excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills
Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to interact productivity with individuals and
teams
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Physical & Mental Requirements: -
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 20 pounds of
force
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or
machinery
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in
writing
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving
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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.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,
or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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